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Corporate Accountant

BGS Consulting

Reston, Virginiafull-timePosted 10 hours ago

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Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Corporate Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with approximately three years of experience who is looking to grow into a senior-level contributor. The Corporate Accountant will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the Company's financial records, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, supporting the monthly financial close process, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong technical accounting skills, excellent analytical abilities, and a continuous improvement mindset. Key Responsibilities • Own assigned areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. • Perform detailed balance sheet and income statement analyses, investigating and explaining fluctuations and variances. • Develop a thorough understanding of assigned accounting processes, risks, and internal controls. • Research and apply U.S. GAAP guidance to routine and complex accounting transactions. • Prepare supporting schedules for financial statements and internal management reporting. • Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, and business operations to ensure accurate accounting treatment. • Prepare presentations and accounting analyses for senior leadership. • Support internal, external, and DCAA audits by providing documentation and responding to audit inquiries. • Assist with SOX compliance efforts, including documentation, control testing, and remediation activities. • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, automate workflows, and enhance the financial close process. • Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation. • Review transactional activity to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company

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