What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Accountant position at The Fountain Group?
The Fountain Group, a national staffing firm is currently seeking a Sr. Staff Accountant for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Manassas, VA. Details of the position are as follows:
Job Description:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to, those specifically identified in this description. The position and its essential functions may change over time and these changes may not necessarily be reflected in the position description. The Company may, at its sole discretion, add to, change, or expand the essential or marginal functions of this position.
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Job Description:
- Pay: $45/hr
- 6 - month assignment on W2 with intentions for conversion based on performance
- Fully onsite Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm)
- Sr. Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day activities of the Finance Department. Includes a variety of highly sensitive and confidential accounting duties.
The essential functions of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to, those specifically identified in this description. The position and its essential functions may change over time and these changes may not necessarily be reflected in the position description. The Company may, at its sole discretion, add to, change, or expand the essential or marginal functions of this position.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
- Own complex journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications
- Perform and review balance sheet account reconciliations
- Analyze variances vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
- Fixed assets and depreciation
- Revenue recognition and contract accounting
- Intercompany transactions and consolidations Financial Reporting
- Assist with preparation of internal financial statements and management reports
- Support external financial reporting requirements
- Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for audits
- Coordinate with auditors and respond to audit requests Process Ownership & Controls
- Maintain and improve internal controls (SOX, if applicable)
- Identify process inefficiencies and drive process improvements / automation
- Document accounting procedures and workflows
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data Cross-Functional Support & Leadership
- Provide accounting guidance to non-finance stakeholders
- Work alongside with Division Finance and Technical Accounting
- Review work of junior accountant
- Provide training and informal supervision
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related study is Required
- 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience is Required
- MBA or CPA is Highly Preferred
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment is Highly Preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel and Word) is Required
- ERP Proficiency required, Sage is Preferred.
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Salary : $45