Job Title: Accounting Specialist Job Location: Vienna, VA - Hybrid Duration: Contract Job Description: Responsibilities • Perform accounting activities to include review and analysis of financial statements, ledgers, reconciliations, and associated accounts to ensure accurate application of industry standards. • Perform monthly close activities to include reviewing and monitoring entries to the Trial Balance, Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts and posting of adjustments. • Perform account reconciliation, analytics and variance analysis, and provide sufficient supporting documentation. • Apply broad knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) in the preparation of financial statements. • Ensure compliance with GAAP and ASC by applying accounting standards in the preparation of NFCR financial statements. • Identify simplifying assumptions and accounting methods and instances of incorrect application of GAAP/ASC; quantify the impact and recommend solutions. • Conduct in-depth analysis to identify, isolate and resolve discrepancies, and contribute to quality control and process improvement. • Investigate, resolve and /or escalate complex discrepancies, data entry errors and out of balance situations; prepare and present recommendations for immediate action or proposals for policy changes to prevent losses. • Perform research to assist with responses to inquiries from internal /external auditors. • Perform variance analysis and generate reports including associated justification. • Apply broad and specialized knowledge of and experience with financial accounting and management, including a thorough understanding of techniques used in analyzing and reporting financial information. • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications • Significant experience in public or private accounting applying complex accounting treatments and resolving complex accounting issues. • Experience researching technical accounting issues and making recommendations for the application and implementation of accounting principles. • Significant experience and proficiency with data querying, researching and reporting. • Experience working on complex projects with cross-functional teams. • Ability to present findings and conclusions clearly and concisely. • Advanced knowledge of PC applications to include Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Access and PowerPoint. • Certified Public Accountant designation and five years of progressive and relevant experience. • Advanced skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. • Advanced analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills. • Expert skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines. • Effective verbal and written communication skills. • Demonstrated skill validating accuracy and applicability of underlying data. • Demonstrated skill in presenting complex financial information clearly and concisely. • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field or the equivalent combination of experience, education and training.