Finance and Accounting Associate

Axle; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Bonus

401K Matching

Job summary

Axle is seeking a Finance & Accounting Associate in Tysons, VA to support finance operations across multiple entities. The role involves executing financial closes, complex account reconciliations, and contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience, including knowledge of U.S. GAAP and advanced Excel skills. This position also emphasizes the use of AI tools to improve financial workflows.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting and finance experience.
• Exposure to multi-entity structures and government contracting.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Execute financial close processes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Manage project-based reporting and cost accounting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Financial Modeling

AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

QuickBooks

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision‑making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with premier research organizations and facilities including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other public and private organizations.

Benefits We Offer:

• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Overview:

Axlerator is hiring a Finance & Accounting Associate to play a key role in supporting finance operations and operational reporting across a diverse portfolio of entities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating the distinct accounting, compliance, and reporting requirements of each entity type — including GAAP‑based consolidated reporting and cost accounting standards.

This position is designed for an accounting and finance professional who is ready to take on complex, multi‑entity responsibilities, and contribute to financial frameworks that drive operational excellence and support portfolio management initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a finance and accounting structure with a new mission and perspective — one that is actively investing in and operating multiple businesses across government contracting and public markets. This role requires the ability to work out of Tysons, VA five days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes across all entities in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including consolidated financial statements and intercompany eliminations.
• Perform complex account reconciliations and variance analysis across the consolidated group and at the individual entity level.
• Manage cost accounting and project‑based reporting, cost tracking, invoicing, and government‑required reporting and multi‑entity accounting and group‑level reporting.
• Support budgeting, multi‑year forecasting, and rolling cash flow projections at the entity and consolidated group level, with KPI dashboards and variance reporting.
• Develop and implement frameworks for AI adoption and automation within finance operations, leveraging tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Power BI, and Tableau to modernize workflows.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and advanced Excel capabilities — including Power Query, Power Pivot, and automated workflows — to streamline financial processes, reduce manual effort, and improve reporting efficiency.
• Enhance and maintain accounting policies and internal controls ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and government contracting standards; support external audits inquiries.
• Mentor and develop Junior Associate‑level team members while collaborating cross‑functionally with operations, finance, and executive leadership to build scalable financial infrastructure.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Preferred.
• CPA and/or CMA certification; Preferred.
• 3‑5 years of accounting and finance experience with exposure to multi‑entity structures, government contracting, or investment entities; public accounting background preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including Consolidation, Revenue Recognition, and Leases, Cost Accounting, and DCAA compliance; familiarity with SEC reporting concepts is preferred.

Systems & Tools —Preferred/Required

• Microsoft Excel (advanced) — pivot tables, financial modeling, and complex formula proficiency.
• Deltek Costpoint or Deltek Vantagepoint; Preferred.
• QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Enterprise Suite; Preferred.
• Power BI or Tableau for financial dashboards and data visualization; Preferred.
• AI productivity tools including Claude and ChatGPT integrated into finance workflows; Preferred.
• Additional ERP exposure (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) preferred.

Soft Skills & Professional Attributes

• Demonstrated initiative and ownership mindset; comfortable operating in a fast‑moving, multi‑entity environment with high attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communicator who can translate financial insights for both technical and non‑technical audiences; collaborative, self‑directed, and comfortable championing AI and automation tools.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and sound professional judgment in handling sensitive multi‑entity and government contracting financial data.

This role sits at the intersection of government contract accounting and modern finance operations — with real ownership over how both are built and run. If this is of interest, apply today!

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment‑based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact [e-mail].

Disclaimer: The above is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job or responsibilities as needed.

Salary Range

$75,000 - $90,000 USD