Staff Accountant

SPS Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SPS Consulting, LLC is seeking an experienced accountant in Washington, D.C. The role focuses on fixed asset management, complex account reconciliations, and financial reporting according to GAAP standards. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and four years of relevant experience are required. Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills are essential. Automated financial systems knowledge, particularly Oracle, is preferred. This position offers a dynamic, project-oriented environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university or college.
• Four years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Good working knowledge of automated financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform activities in fixed asset management.
• Conduct complex account reconciliations and analysis.
• Review and report financial transactions accurately.
• Develop nonstandard financial reports.
• Prepare financial statements for closing activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Oracle financial

MS Office

Job description

Essential Functions

• Performs a wide range of activities in fixed asset management, specifically in areas of accountability, recording, reporting and problems resolution.
• Performs complex account reconciliation and account analysis; defines problem or issue, interprets, and conducts comprehensive analysis which may include data trends, deviation from standards; forecasting and cost benefit analysis.
• Reviews, records, and reports financial transactions in accordance to established accounting principles (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – GAAP), policies and objectives.
• Develops nonstandard reports and statements, i.e., those containing cash forecasts reflecting the interrelations of accounting, cost budgeting, or comparable information.
• Prepares financial information for submittal for the financial statement and closing activities.
• Implements and monitors policies and procedures in assigned program area to ensure achievement of management objectives.
• Uses judgment and professional knowledge to assess, investigate and analyze unusual problems or complete projects in the absence of guidelines, policies and or procedures.
• Interprets, analyzes, and develops accounting policies, standards and procedures that facilitate increased accuracy of the Authority activity costing.
• Reviews and authorizes requisitions for posting in the financial system.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Senior Accountant.

Education / Experience and Other Minimum Qualification Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting for an accredited university or college and four (4) years of progressive accounting/finance experience. A CPA and/or Master’s degree are preferred.
• Good working knowledge of automated financial systems (Oracle financial preferred).
• Ability to work independently in a project‑oriented environment.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Utilizes personal computer and maintains working knowledge of applicable software programs (i.e., word processing, spreadsheet, etc.) with solid MS Office skills and excellent Word and Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.