Staff Accountant

Ocean Solutions; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Solutions, a leading MSP, seeks an early-career Staff Accountant to broaden exposure across AP/AR, reconciliations, payroll accounting, and tax support within a fast-paced tech environment.

You will partner with senior management on month-end close, financial reporting, and process improvements while maintaining compliance and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field required.
• 2+ years of accounting/finance experience; strong foundation in GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with NetSuite or another ERP system preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable activities, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Prepare and post journal entries; perform reconciliations of bank, balance sheet, and GL accounts.
• Coordinate payroll accounting activities and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with state and local tax filings and compliance coordination.
• Perform month-end close tasks including accruals, reconciliations, and analyses.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and management analyses; communicate findings to management.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and internal controls; respond to inquiries from clients and vendors.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve data integrity and ERP information.
• Evaluate accounting processes and recommend improvements; manage projects with limited supervision.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Ocean Solutions is a leader among Managed Service Providers (MSPs), recognized for empowering our team to excel in IT. With a strong foundation in technology and a relentless approach to overcoming challenges, we cultivate an environment where passionate individuals are empowered to drive success for both themselves and the company. We value our people and invest in their growth and development.

Role Overview:

Are you an early-career accounting professional ready to expand your expertise and take greater ownership of key accounting activities? As a Staff Accountant, you’ll partner with senior management gain broad experience across accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, payroll accounting, tax support, financial reporting, and month-end close. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a solid accounting foundation, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a desire to grow in a fast-paced technology environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned accounts payable and receivable activities, reviewing transactions for accuracy, resolving exceptions, and ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and documentation.
• Prepare and post journal entries; perform bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations; research and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate payroll accounting activities, including validating payroll data, reconciling accounts, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Prepare information and schedules for sales, property, business, and other state and local tax filings; research issues and coordinate with internal and external resources to support timely, accurate compliance.
• Perform assigned monthly, quarterly, and year-end close responsibilities, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, schedules, and supporting analyses.
• Prepare financial reports, management schedules, and analyses; interpret results, identify trends or unusual activity, and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Maintain accurate, appropriately classified accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with established practices and internal controls.
• Serve as a resource for accounting-related questions from clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders; evaluate requests, research issues, and provide accurate and timely guidance or resolution.
• Partner with other departments to obtain and evaluate financial information, resolve discrepancies, improve data integrity, and maintain accurate ERP information.
• Evaluate accounting processes and controls, identify opportunities to improve efficiency or accuracy, and recommend and implement improvements with appropriate stakeholder involvement.
• Manage assigned accounting projects and priorities with limited day-to-day supervision, using independent judgment to determine appropriate methods, resolve issues, and meet deadlines
• Occasional after-hours work may be required based on business needs.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field required.
• Experience: 2 - 4 years of progressively responsible professional accounting or finance experience.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to analyze and organize financial data.
• Experience with NetSuite or another accounting or ERP system preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to financial accuracy and integrity.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to independently prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain financial information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial information with discretion and integrity.
• Ability to work independently, exercise professional judgment, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with changing priorities and a high level of accountability.
• Ability to frequently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to perform the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• May require more than 40 hours per week to fulfill essential responsibilities.