Staff Accountant

Our client is a full-service public accounting and consulting firm. They are seeking a Staff Accountant with 1-3 years of experience. Candidate can be a recent graduate who is passionate, hardworking, and detailed oriented. Compensation is in the range of $60,000 - $80000 per year. This role is hybrid to the client’s Tysons Corner, VA location. Three days in office. As a  Staff Associate , you will be responsible for performing specific engagement activities under the supervision of a more senior team member, participate in discussions with clients, and assist with drafting deliverables.
Types of projects you can expect:

• Implementation of new accounting standards, including GASB 87 and GASB 96
• Bank account and other subsidiary ledger reconciliation
• Financial statement close processes
• Drafting Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs)
• Cash to modified accrual or full accrual conversions
• Data manipulation
• Internal control and best practice evaluation
• Validation of information between multiple sources of financial information

What you need for this role:

• Minimum 1+ years of experience within a public accounting firm or public sector environment (local, state or federal preferred) performing external audit, consulting, or in the accounting and finance function
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Strong accounting skills
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls, professional standards and regulations and related systems
• Prior experience with audit, accounting, and/or consulting standards
• Prior experience with internal controls including documentation and testing of controls
• Interest in serving state and local clients
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to rapidly changing environments
• Ability to travel 15% of the time