Corporate Accountant

BGS Consulting; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BGS Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Accountant with around three years of experience to join our Corporate Accounting team in Reston, VA. The role focuses on ensuring GAAP compliance, supporting monthly close, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will be a CPA or working toward licensure, with strong analytical skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Active CPA license or pursuing CPA.
• 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned areas of the close process (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statements; explain variances.
• Research and apply U.S. GAAP guidance to transactions.
• Prepare schedules for financial statements and management reporting.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, and operations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license (active or pursuing)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Workday

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Corporate Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with approximately three years of experience who is looking to grow into a senior-level contributor. The Corporate Accountant will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the Company's financial records, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, supporting the monthly financial close process, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong technical accounting skills, excellent analytical abilities, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Own assigned areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Perform detailed balance sheet and income statement analyses, investigating and explaining fluctuations and variances.
• Develop a thorough understanding of assigned accounting processes, risks, and internal controls.
• Research and apply U.S. GAAP guidance to routine and complex accounting transactions.
• Prepare supporting schedules for financial statements and internal management reporting.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, and business operations to ensure accurate accounting treatment.
• Prepare presentations and accounting analyses for senior leadership.
• Support internal, external, and DCAA audits by providing documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
• Assist with SOX compliance efforts, including documentation, control testing, and remediation activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, automate workflows, and enhance the financial close process.
• Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation.
• Review transactional activity to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies.
• Research and resolve complex accounting issues while documenting technical accounting conclusions.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop subject matter expertise in assigned accounting areas and serve as a resource to team members.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or pursuing the CPA license
• Two to four years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience (Big Four or regional CPA firm preferred).
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, or other data analytics tools.
• Experience working in a multi-entity accounting environment.