Accountant

XLA; Washington; On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

XLA in the United States seeks an Accountant with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least three years of federal accounting experience, focusing on four integrated areas: Financial Reporting, Accounting Operations, Payment Processing and Revenue/Refund Management. Applicants must be proficient in MS Excel, familiar with other MS Office products and Adobe Acrobat.

All accounting work will support government offices, with the government retaining authority for approvals and financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• Minimum 3 years of federal accounting experience.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and related MS products.
• Experience with four functional areas: Financial Reporting, Accounting Operations, Payment Processing, Revenue and Refund Management.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly and quarterly accounting activities including reconciliations and adjustments.
• Review, process, and validate payments ensuring proper three-way match and documentation.
• Conduct complex reconciliations and analyses for revenue, refunds, and large financial datasets.
• Provide audit support and maintain documentation while assisting ATF program offices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Adobe Acrobat

PDF

Job description

Accountant:

Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in federal accounting principles and practices, with emphasis in four integrated functional areas: Financial Reporting and Analysis; Accounting Operations; Payment Processing; and Revenue and Refund Management.

Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Excel, be knowledgeable of other MS products, Adobe Acrobat and portable-document format (PDF). All accounting activities performed by the contractor shall be in a supporting role. The Government retains authority for all approvals, certifications, policy decisions, and financial determinations. We do require working knowledge in some of the process areas specified:

• Perform monthly and quarterly accounting activities including reconciliations, reclassifications SF-224), TROR reporting, adjusting entries, accruals, Interagency Eliminations, and support financial statement preparation.
• Review, process, and validate commercial, miscellaneous, and intergovernmental payments in UFMS, ensuring proper three-way match, compliance with Prompt Payment Act, and accuracy of AP documentation.
• Conduct complex reconciliations and analyses for revenue, refunds, collections, and large financial datasets; prepare related quarterly reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide audit support, resolve financial discrepancies, maintain accurate documentation, and deliver customer service across ATF program offices regarding accounting operations and payment status.

EEO Statement

XLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting equality and integrity in the workplace, professional development and education, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.

We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by phone at 703-584-8317 or via email at [e-mail] . For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, XLA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.

We are proud to be an EEO/VETERAN EMPLOYER.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for self-identifying with either category.