Accountant

SOFT's client located in Richmond, VA is looking for an Accountant for a long term contract assignment.QualificationsPrepares, reviews, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, employee payroll data, and other financial reports. Develops and reconciles ledgers, verifies expenditures, identifies and addresses discrepancies and irregularities, and implements solutions as appropriate. Analyzes business operations, trends, financial commitments and obligations, and projects future outcomes.Broad knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply Financial Accounting Manual (FAM) guidelines, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability appropriate complex subjects and issuesAcute attention to detail with a high degree of data accuracy and integrityStrong oral and written communication, ability to interact on required information and concepts with people at all levels of the organizationStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels of the organizationExcellent computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint along with various other software applications as needed for the roleAbility to guide the work of lower-level staff, provide accurate training and guidance on financial compliancePosition requires continuous visual concentration and manual dexterity to operate PCRequires prolonged sitting and minimal standing/walkingMinor lifting and carrying, not likely to exceed ten poundsMay require extended work hours and/or schedule flexibility as unexpected situations and/or workflow dictateO ccasional domestic travel including overnight stays may be necessary5 to 9+ years of relevant work experienceResponsibilitiesPerforms complex general accounting activities including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements, and interprets technical financial data to ensure proper execution of critical finance and accounting activitiesPrepares complex forecasting, variance analysis, budgeting, compliance testing, and other ad-hoc or specialty reports to monitor or support financial operationsInvestigates accounting issues, developing explanations of financial performance and other complex financial reportsPerforms complex control functions, analyzes large scale financial activities, and may approve accounting entries of substantial amountProvides guidance to internal customers on accounting and control mattersDevelops accounting and accounting control proceduresKey participant in cross-functional team initiatives and accounting-related projects#J-18808-Ljbffr