Staff Accountant

ECS is seeking a Staff Accountant to work in our Fairfax, VA office. • Work as a strategic partner within the accounting group to address opportunities for growth while establishing and maintaining discipline in financial management, reporting, and organizational goals. • Assist in monthly close process for timely and accurate reporting. • Ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering journal entry transactions, revenue adjustments and cash receipts. • Analyze and maintain ledgers such as fixed assets, prepaid expenses, lease accounting. • Ensure audit informational request deadlines are met. • Provide adequate document support of accounting transactions. • Prepare Account Reconciliations that are concise and clear in format. • Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, including Sarbanes-Oxley. • Collaborate with other departments. Build ongoing relationships and take proactive role in issue resolutions with the department's customers. • Support internal and external audits. • Assist with special projects as necessary. • Troubleshoot any recurring process issues. • CPA or in pursuit of CPA • Interest in government contract accounting/finance or equivalent • Advanced Microsoft excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, charts, etc.) • Knowledge of US GAAP, FAR, SOX and internal controls • Proven analytical skills • High self-motivation • High attention to detail • Excellent time management skills; able to meet tight deadlines • Excellent written and oral communication