Federal Accounting Specialist – Payments & Reconciliations

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

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