Federal - Accounting Analyst

Job description

Organization: Accenture Federal Services
Location: Arlington, VA


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The Accounting Analyst supports the AFS General Accounting function within the Controllership organization. They are responsible for performing various general ledger and financial reporting activities, including preparation of month-end journal entries and related account reconciliations and analysis.

Key Responsibilities include:

· Participate in monthly consolidated close, including extended work hours during close to meet deadlines
· Prepare journal entries in accordance with GAAP
· Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis and resolve any discrepancies with minimal supervision
· Review work performed by analysts on the general accounting team
· Document and monitor internal controls
· Communicate with cross-functional teams within AFS and Accenture to perform operational accounting duties
· Ensure compliance with AFS policies, US GAAP, and Federal cost compliance rules
· Prepare ad-hoc reporting and assist with special projects, as required

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications:

·  Must be a US Citizen
·  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
·  Proficient Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Vlookups)
·  Course work or internship experience in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
Preferred Qualifications:
·  1 year of accounting or finance experience
·  Good organizational skills and able to manage and meet deadlines
·  Detail-oriented
·  Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
·  CPA or CPA candidate
An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require now or in the future sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
Accenture is a federal contractor, an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

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