Staff Accountant

Empirical Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Matching 401k Retirement Plan

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Empirical Corporation in Washington, DC is seeking a Staff Accountant to kickstart a financial management career. In this full-time role, you will prepare financial statements, maintain the general ledger, and assist in audits while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting and 2-5 years of relevant experience. This position includes competitive compensation, generous PTO, and additional benefits enhancing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (minimum of 24 credit hours in accounting).
• 2-5 years of experience in accounting, interpreting, and analyzing data.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
• Perform regular reconciliations of accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Assist in the monthly closing process, including preparing journal entries and financial reports.

Skills

Accounting principles

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Proficiency in Excel

Fast learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Staff Accountant

Washington, DC, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1103

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Staff Accountant

Full Time Regular

Washington, DC, US

Kickstart your financial management career with Empirical! We're an emerging leader in financial management services, and we're looking for enthusiastic Junior Staff Accountants to join our team in Washington, DC. If you're eager to learn, grow, and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and review financial statements and documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
• Perform regular reconciliations of accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Assist in the monthly closing process, including preparing journal entries and financial reports.
• Provide management with financial information through research and analysis.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and ensure compliance with regulatory guidance.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (minimum of 24 credit hours in accounting).
• 2-5 years of experience in accounting, interpreting, and analyzing data.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Fast learner with a willingness to learn new tasks and business functions.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• CPA candidate and/or CGFM preferred.
• Ability to occasionally work extra hours to meet deadlines.
• Ability to pass a federal background check and/or federal security clearance (U.S. Citizenship may be required for some client engagements).

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Competitive compensation and bonus programs for outstanding achievements.
• Additional compensation opportunities, including employee referrals and business development bonuses.
• Generous paid time off – 11 paid holidays and vacation/personal/sick day PTO.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Matching 401k Retirement Plan.
• Reimbursement for certification exams, CPE, other education opportunities, and professional association membership dues.

Empirical Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. If you are a candidate in need of assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources. Please be advised that this contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of the application.