Federal Accounting Specialist

Empirical Corporation; Washington; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus opportunities

Generous PTO

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Empirical Corporation is seeking a Staff Accountant in the Washington, DC area. You will prepare and review financial statements, maintain the general ledger, and assist with monthly closes and audits. The role requires solid accounting experience and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced firm.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a team, support regulatory reporting, and help drive automated financial processes while pursuing CPA credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field with at least 24 accounting credits.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, with data interpretation and analysis.
• CPA candidate and/or CGFM preferred; Federal government accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and GAAP-compliant documents.
• Maintain and update the general ledger; record transactions accurately.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and identify discrepancies.
• Assist in monthly close, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Provide management with financial information through research and analysis.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and support audits.

Skills

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance (24 accounting credits)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Empirical Corporation is seeking a Staff Accountant in the Washington, DC area. You will prepare and review financial statements, maintain the general ledger, and assist with monthly closes and audits. The role requires solid accounting experience and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced firm.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a team, support regulatory reporting, and help drive automated financial processes while pursuing CPA credentials.