Accountant

FTS, Inc.; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

FTS, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking an Accountant with strong GAAP fundamentals and hands-on experience across revenue recognition and multi-entity reporting. You will own monthly close activities and help improve processes.

This role emphasizes ownership, data accuracy, and automation using Excel/Power Query and ERP systems; cross-functional collaboration and SOX projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 3+ years' experience and strong GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting or consolidations.
• Hands-on reconciliations, close processes, and journal entries.
• Experience with mid-to-large ERP system.
• Advanced Excel (macros, templates, Power Query).
• Sharp analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communicator in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fluctuation analyses and financial schedules.
• Run monthly balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
• Review customer contracts for ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Support month-end/year-end close: journal entries, accruals, analysis.
• Prepare audit schedules and documentation.
• Work in ERP and consolidation systems for reporting accuracy.
• Build automation to reduce manual work (RPA, workflows, Excel/Power Query).
• Support special projects: system implementations, SOX.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

ASC 606 revenue

Intercompany reconciliations

Journal entries

Excel & Power Query

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Strong communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

ERP systems

Consolidation platforms

Power Query

Excel macros

Job description

Join a growing finance team as an Accountant with strong GAAP fundamentals and hands‑on experience across revenue recognition and multi‑entity reporting. This role rewards people who take ownership and improve processes, not just execute tasks.

The Role:

• Prepare fluctuation analyses and financial schedules
• Run monthly balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
• Review customer contracts for ASC 606 revenue recognition
• Support month‑end/year‑end close: journal entries, accruals, account analysis
• Prepare audit schedules and documentation
• Work in ERP and consolidation systems for reporting accuracy
• Build automation (RPA, workflows, Excel/Power Query) to reduce manual work
• Support special projects: system implementations, reporting upgrades, SOX

Requirements:

• 3+ years experience with a Bachelor's (or 1+ year with a Master's), related field
• Strong GAAP knowledge and core accounting fundamentals
• Multi‑entity accounting or consolidations experience
• Hands‑on reconciliations, close processes, journal entries
• Experience with a mid‑to‑large ERP system
• Advanced Excel (macros, templates, Power Query)
• Sharp analytical skills, high attention to detail
• Strong communicator, comfortable in a fast‑paced environment

Nice to Have:

• CPA (or in progress)
• Experience with consolidation platforms
• RPA or automation tool experience
• Technical accounting research/memo writing