Accountant at JENKINS SERVICES GROUP

Chantilly, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Financial Statements, Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliation, Communication, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Efficiency Improvement, Tax Returns, Interpersonal Skills, Deadline Oriented

Industry

Construction

Description

Job Details Job Location: Northern Virginia Headquarters - Chantilly, VA 20151 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Job Category: Accounting JOB SUMMARY: The Accountant is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. The position is responsible for maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures for maintaining accurate and timely financial statements. This position reports to the Accounting Manager. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties will include, but are not limited to: Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, perform account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies. Ensure proper classification of transactions. Complete monthly journal entries and help with the execution of financial closings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Maintain accounting accruals for month end close. Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely monthly Work in Progress Schedule and Financial Statements. Assist overseeing Accounts Payable function. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations. Communicate with internal stakeholders about changes, corrections, or other issues. Assist in all information requests for all outside audits and other third parties in a timely and responsive manner. Assist Controller and Accounting Manager in day-to-day operations. File Personal Property Tax & Sales Tax Returns for all states and jurisdictions. Continuously assess accounting processes and systems, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvement and implementing best practices. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree (strongly preferred business related degree) Two years of related work experience Strong accounting background Attention to detail and deadline oriented Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must possess the ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and procedure manuals. Demonstrate the ability to write routine reports, correspondence and the ability to speak effectively to customers and/or employees of organization using the English language. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is often required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. REASONING ABILITY: Possess the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a professional corporate office. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial reporting and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. Key duties include managing the general ledger, performing reconciliations, and assisting with financial closings.