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Empirical

Staff Accountant - Entry Level

Empirical, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Staff Accountant - Entry Level

$55,000 - 70,000 a year

Looking for opportunities to advance your financial management career and become a recognized subject matter expert and transformational leader within the Federal OCFO community? Join Empirical, the emerging leader in financial management services. We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant for our federal clients in the Washington, DC area.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity for advancing your career! You will have the chance to showcase your strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and motivation as you work in our fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. An eagerness to learn, the ability to multi-task, and effective communication will also be crucial to your success. Think you have what it takes? We want to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities

As a Staff Accountant, you will prepare and analyze financial results and reports, ensure compliance with regulatory guidance, increase financial accuracy and internal controls, improve document processes, and provide critical technical guidance and advice to senior client management representatives.

Staff Accountant responsibilities:Prepare and review financial statements and documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded.Perform regular reconciliations of accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.Assist in the monthly closing process, including preparing journal entries and financial reports.Provide management with financial information through research and analysis.Prepare consolidated financial statements and ensure compliance with regulatory guidance.Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.Staff Accountant requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related degree with a minimum of 24 credit hours in accounting6 months to 2 years of experience in accounting, interpreting and analyzing data in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or Financial ReportingAbility to work well in a team environmentFast learner with willingness to learn new tasks and business functionsProficient in the use of the MS Office suite; specifically, Excel, Word, and PowerPointCPA candidate and/or CGFM preferredAbility to occasionally work extra hours to meet deadlinesAbility to pass a federal background check and/or federal security clearance, which may include U.S. Citizenship requirement for some client engagements.Benefits

Our corporate culture is designed to cultivate leadership and diversity and encourages the highest achievements at all levels of our organization. Employees are the key to our business growth and success. We reward employees for continuing advancement, demonstrated accomplishments, and innovative achievements.

Empirical is committed to retaining talented and dedicated employees and values the unique set of skills and talents that everyone brings to our organization.

We know that a competitive salary is only one component for a positive employment experience. Empirical recognizes that overall job satisfaction is achieved through financial compensation, a healthy working environment, and advancement opportunities.

Empirical's competitive benefits package provides our employees with a wide variety of coverages and benefits:

Competitive compensationBonus Program for outstanding achievements, accomplishments, and performance towards the company's goals and objectives, as well as obtaining certifications.Additional compensation opportunities, including employee referrals and business development bonuses.Paid time off - 10 paid holidays and vacation / personal / sick day PTOCompetitive benefits, including health, dental, and vision.Life and disability InsuranceMatching 401k Retirement PlanReimbursement for certification exams and CPE, other education opportunities, and professional association membership dues

Empirical Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. If you are a candidate in need of assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources. Please be advised that this contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of the application.