Accounting Analyst II

SGS Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting seeks an experienced accounting analyst to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and related databases across budgets, cost accounting, inventory and payroll. You will apply GASB pronouncements, GAAP, prepare monthly reports and financial statements, analyze trends, and assist in policy development for the Finance manual.

The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of general ledger processes, reconciliations, and ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Solid knowledge of GASB pronouncements and accounting principles
• Experience with governmental accounting and GAAP compliance
• Experience preparing monthly reports, financial statements, and tax certifications
• Ability to analyze reports and explain variances from budgets
• Knowledge of ledgers, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Familiarity with financial policies and procedures documentation

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports, statements, and tax certifications in line with GAAP and laws
• Develop analyses from computer-generated reports to explain trends and variances
• Research special financial issues (tax refunds, nuclear fuel, workers' comp, etc.) and support financial strategies
• Maintain ledgers for facilities per FERC and GAAP, including reconciliations and journal entries
• Assist in creating and updating the Finance manual and policies for internal controls

Skills

Financial journal entry

General ledger

CPA

CMA

ERP

PeopleSoft

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Provide specialized technical accounting support for the development, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of financial systems (on-line journal entry, general ledger, etc.) and the databases, which support the functions (budget, cost accounting, inventory, asset management, travel, payroll, etc.). Analyst will need to apply knowledge of accounting principles gained by education and experience. Will need to understand Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and apply them.Prepare monthly reports, monthly and annual financial statements, special financial reports, tax certifications, surveys, etc., in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and all state and federal laws. From computer generated reports, develop analysis that explains accounting trends and variances from budgets. Relate accounting knowledge to report design and discussion of required disclosures.Provide research and analysis for special financial issues including refunds, tax issues, nuclear fuel transactions, workers' compensation, etc., inventory and property management, and assist in the development of financial strategies.Maintain ledgers for all facilities in accordance with FERC and generally accepted accounting procedures, including the preparation of account reconciliations and journal entries.Assist in the preparation of financial policies and procedures for the Finance manual.

Skills:

Financialjournal entrygeneral ledgerCPA, CMAERPPassportPeopleSoftEducation/Experience:

Bachelor's.