Staff Accountant

HireCapital; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401k match

PTO

Vacation

FSA

EAP

ESOP

Job summary

HireCapital is seeking a Staff Accountant in Reston, VA for a full-time, on-site role to support the Controller with general ledger duties, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with 3+ years of full-cycle accounting, strong US GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills to analyze financial data and provide cost insights within a manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience in manufacturing/construction/services preferred.
• Strong understanding of debits/credits and US GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Controller with general ledger duties including bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end closing.
• Prepare financial reports, analyses, and cost/margin insights.
• Assist with budgeting, variance analysis, and internal controls to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation, and related audit schedules.
• Collaborate with departments to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Journal entries

Bank reconciliations

Cost accounting

Fixed assets management

US GAAP

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Reston, VA | 100% On-Site | Full-Time / Exempt

Compensation: $70K – $80K.

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, PTO, Vacation, FSA, EAP, ESOP, and others.

OVERVIEW

Our client is an established leader in developing and pioneering leading-edge color measurement technology, providing quality color control solutions worldwide. As a customer-focused, quality-driven, employee-owned company, they are seeking an individual with a similar mindset to join their team as a Staff Accountant.

POSITION SUMMARY

This will be a key position handling a variety of General Ledger Accounting duties in support of the Controller. Responsibilities will include Bank Reconciliations, Journal Entries, Month-End Closing, and additional Corporate Accounting duties. This position will utilize a candidate’s strong analytical skills to assist with financial reporting and to provide cost trend insights within a manufacturing environment. In addition, this position will accurately maintain various financial records by analyzing Balance Sheets, P&Ls, Cash Flow, and General Ledger accounts.

The ideal candidate will have a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, with strong foundational and practical understanding of Debits and Credits, and US GAAP. Ideal industry background should be in Manufacturing, Construction, Transportation, or Commercial Services industries. We are looking for a self-starter who can hit the ground running! This will be a great opportunity for a long-term career in Corporate Accounting, with solid growth potential and the ability to gain additional accounting skills such as Fixed Assets and Cost Accounting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with internal department managers to provide financial and accounting support to identify opportunities for productivity enhancement, cost savings, and profitable solutions.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations, and assist with monthly and yearly close processes.
• Participate in the development and review of annual operating budgets and performance projections.
• Stay updated on the preliminaries of monthly financial reporting and other business data.
• Support Accounts Payable as needed, including maintenance of Purchase Orders, with 2-way or 3-way matching.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining internal accounting controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and remain engaged to ensure adequate controls and procedures are carried out.
• Assist with several aspects of the monthly/quarterly/annual close process (i.e., journal entries, account reconciliations, expense analysis, trend analysis, and variance analysis).
• Generate actionable reports and analyses by accessing various databases and producing financial reporting that will support stakeholder objectives by gathering and analyzing cost data.
• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documentation, and records in compliance with US GAAP.
• Create, analyze, validate, and monitor data for financial reporting and cost analysis/margin analysis/pricing analysis.
• Determine standard costs, investigate variances, create and manage annual budgets, monitor spending, and forecast cost processes, labor, material, and inventory with the Supply Chain.
• Record fixed assets by creating and supervising procedures, forms, and controls, including tax reporting, following US GAAP.
• Recommend any updates to accounting policies affecting fixed assets.
• Record newly acquired fixed assets, allocate tag numbers for effective tracking, perform regular reviews for obsolescence, and process disposals in the accounting system.
• Perform reconciliation of the fixed asset subsidiary ledger balance and depreciation calculations for all fixed assets.
• Create fixed asset-related audit schedules and serve as the representative for audits or questions related to fixed assets.
• Track the Company’s fixed asset spending concerning capital budget and management authorizations.
• Respond to information requests, review financial statements, assist with audits, and meet timely deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is REQUIRED.
• 3+ years of Full-Cycle Accounting experience – Preferably within the Manufacturing, Construction, Transportation, or Commercial Services industries.
• Strong understanding and application of Debits and Credits, and US GAAP.
• Strong MS Excel experience is critical (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
• Detail-oriented analytical thinker with the ability to investigate financial data and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong communicator who will work well in a fast-paced setting.
• An eager and enthusiastic mindset; someone who enjoys taking the initiative and is eager to grow within accounting.

**HireCapital and our clients are equal-opportunity employers committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.