Jr Financial Accountant

XLA; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,750 - 52,250; Full time

Job summary

A federal contractor is looking for a Jr Financial Accountant to work onsite in Arlington, VA. This entry-level position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and offers a salary of $47,500. The Accountant will support senior accountants in developing performance measures and compiling financial data. Candidates should have knowledge of basic accounting principles and effective communication skills. The team encourages qualified individuals with disabilities to apply.

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring 0-3 years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Support senior accountants with performance measures and data analysis.
• Prepare accurate journal entries and maintain account information.

Skills

Knowledge of basic accounting principles

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

XLA is looking for a Jr Financial Accountant to support a federal agency in Arlington, VA. This is an onsite position Monday-Friday.

Requirements and Compensation

• Requires knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices as well as particular principles relating to government contract accounting practices and regulations.
• Requires ability to read and interpret written information and effectively communicate verbally and in writing where information includes precise information and terminology.
• Salary for this position is $47,500

Functional Responsibilities

• In direct support of senior accountants’ performance measure development efforts, provides data compilation and analysis through the use of standard accounting software applications, banking applications, and spreadsheets.
• Prepares accurate journal entries to clear reconciling items, follow up on researched items, maintenance of statistical information on accounts and communicating critical issues to management for resolution.

Minimum Experience/Education/Certification

• Entry level position requiring 0-3 years’ experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

EEO Statement

XLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting equality and integrity in the workplace, professional development and education, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.

We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by phone at 703-584-8317 or via email at [e-mail]. For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, XLA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.

We are proud to be an EEO/VETERAN EMPLOYER.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for self-identifying with either category.