Accountant- Arlington VA

Job Description

What will you do?
• Responsible for the preparation and processing of semi-monthly payroll. Prepare all required payroll tax and benefit expense reconciliations. Prepare monthly and quarterly payroll and benefits journal entries.
• Remain current on new legislation and regulatory ruling impacting payroll. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulatory reporting requirements and guidelines. Enforce adherence to requirements and advise management on required actions.
• Prepare and complete bank reconciliations, general ledger journal entries, and account reconciliations for all entities in a timely and accurate manner.
• As required, research, explain, and resolve general ledger account variances.
• Assists with the external audits for all entities as required.
• Performs other special projects or duties, as required.
The ideal candidate will have the following position requirements:
• Bachelor’s (4-year) degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business required.
• Strong working knowledge of full-cycle payroll and accounting transactions. Knowledge of accounting principles and their application to accounting transactions.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure transactional accuracy. Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently as required.
• Sound understanding of general ledger functionality required.
• Great Plains experience preferred, but not required. MS Office applications including intermediate to advanced Excel skills required.
• Understanding and basic knowledge of mid-range computer (Automated Accounting Systems) and Personal Computer. Candidate should also have knowledge of MS GP Dynamics, Payroll laws, state street module and basic investment knowledge.