Accounting Assistant

DeKalb Health; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health is seeking an Accounting Assistant in Chantilly, VA to support the Senior Accountant in measuring and reporting financial activity, maintaining the general ledger, and assisting with annual audits.

You will prepare monthly financial statements, reconcile accounts, and help with cash flow projections and budget analyses. Strong Excel and GAAP knowledge are expected, with opportunity to grow within the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Accounting or Business with 0-2 years relevant experience.
• Sage Intacct or similar general ledger experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, with Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and dissemination of monthly financial statements and variances.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts to subsidiary ledgers and prepare adjustments.
• Complete reconciliations for numerous bank accounts and investments.
• Prepare weekly cash flow projection reports to aid liquidity planning.
• Maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts (prepaids, accruals).
• Prepare required journal entries and assist with monthly board packages.
• Support intercompany analyses and year-end audit schedules.
• Coordinate annual Census survey filings and property tax returns.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

GAAP understanding

Time management

Education

Associates degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Location Chantilly, VA, 20151,United States
• Base Pay $24.00 - $26.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time (30+ Hours)
• Manage Others No

Accounting Assistant

Position Summary:

This position will assist the Senior Accountant in measuring and reporting financial and economic activity of CRi and its financially interrelated companies, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, bank reconciliations, assistance in preparation of financial statements, and assisting with annual audit requests.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation and dissemination of monthly financial statements, such as monthly statement of financial position, statement of activities, report on changes in financial position and budget variances.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts to their related subsidiary ledgers and prepares adjustments to the general ledger accordingly.
• Completes reconciliations of at least 40 bank accounts, investment accounts and records investment activity. Examines cancelled checks and endorsements and investigates any deposits rejected by the bank.
• Prepare the weekly cash flow projection report to assist the agency to anticipate liquidity needs, plan investments, and ensure financial stability.
• Assists with maintenance of supporting schedules for all balance sheet accounts, including but not limited to, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, accrued salary and vacation.
• Prepares required journal entries.
• Assists in preparation of the monthly board package, special financial reports and charts by collecting, summarizing, and analyzing information and trends as required.
• Responsible for intercompany analysis/reconciliations.
• At year-end, assists in preparing audit schedules, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and explain variances.
• Provides departmental assistance with questions related to budget to actual reports and general ledger.
• Coordinate the annual filing of the US Bureau Census survey reports and any other survey as assigned.
• Ensure all annual personal property tax returns are filed before due dates.
• Investigate all outstanding checks periodically and report accordingly.

Other Job Functions:

• Adheres to internal controls, reporting structure and related duties.
• Supports budget processes and analysis as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Demonstrates expertise in use of Microsoft Office suite of applications. High level of Excel preferred.
• Associates degree in Accounting or Business and 0-2 years relevant experience.
• Experience in use of Sage Intacct or similar general ledger application preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills. Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Strong numeracy, analytical and organizational skills.
• Performs work conscientiously. Applies knowledge gained to subsequent experiences.
• Works independently and efficiently, seeks help when needed.
• Good problem-solving and time management skills.
• Interested in creating a team environment.
• Dedicated to fostering and supporting a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrates a desire to learn and assume responsibility.
• A basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Strong commitment to the job and the organization.
• Flexibility to work extra hours when needed.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Supervision Exercised:

Supervision Received:

• Direct supervision from Senior Accountant and project direction from Controller. Accounting support and guidance from Senior Accountant and Controller.