Federal Staff Accountant

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

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Full Time Professional Washington, DC Metro Area, Washington, DC, US

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

Kickstart your financial management career with Empirical! We're an emerging leader in financial management services, and we're looking for enthusiastic Staff Accountants to join our team in Washington, DC. If you're eager to learn, grow, and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Empirical Corporation is a financial, consulting, and information technology firm focused on delivering improved financial management through automation, expanding data-driven decision-making, and audit-defensible financial reporting. We provide technical guidance and advice on accounting, audit, financial reporting, and financial system configuration, financial automation, and implementation matters. We are known for our subject matter expertise, attention to detail, and high-quality, results-oriented outputs.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and review financial statements and documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
• Perform regular account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Assist in the monthly closing process, including preparing journal entries and financial reports.
• Provide management with financial information through research and analysis.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and ensure compliance with regulatory guidance.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (minimum of 24 credit hours in accounting).
• 2-5 years of experience in accounting, interpreting, and analyzing data.
• Federal Government Accounting experience preferred
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Fast learner with a willingness to learn new tasks and business functions.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• CPA candidate and/or CGFM preferred.
• Ability to occasionally work extra hours to meet deadlines.
• Ability to pass a federal background check and/or federal security clearance (U.S. Citizenship may be required for some client engagements).

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Competitive compensation and bonus programs for outstanding achievements.
• Additional compensation opportunities, including employee referrals and business development bonuses.
• Generous paid time off – 11 paid holidays and vacation/personal/sick day PTO.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Matching 401 (k) retirement plan.
• Reimbursement for certification exams, CPE, other education opportunities, and professional association membership dues.

Empirical Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. If you are a candidate in need of assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact H uman Resources. Please be advised that this contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of the application.