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Senior Accounting Specialist

Sparks Group
  • Reston, VA
  • $86,000–$115,000 Per Year
  • Instant Apply
1 day ago

Job Description

Job Summary/Company:

Sparks Group has partnered with a government contractor to find a Senior Accounting Specialist.  As the Sr. Accounting Specialist, you will be working within a small corporate accounting team and will help drive key corporate accounting processes, perform account analysis, and ensure U.S. GAAP compliance. This role offers direct exposure to leadership, complex general ledger ownership, and a clear path to advance into a senior-level contributor. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, 3-5 years of relative experience and a CPA license and enjoys working in a highly collaborative environment.  If you’re seeking a new opportunity, apply now!


Responsibilities:
  • Own assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and preparation of reporting packages.
  • Research and apply U.S. GAAP guidance to complex transactions, ensure SOX compliance, and maintain accounting policies and internal controls.
  • Support internal, external, and DCAA audit requests by preparing documentation and resolving inquiries.
  • Partner with various departments and leadership to support strategic initiatives, present financial findings, and serve as a subject matter resource.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline close processes, optimize workflows, and support ad-hoc financial projects

Qualifications/Background Profile:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
  • Proficiency in Excel and large ERP systems
  • Experience working in public accounting is highly preferred

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This job is In-Person.

Pay Range: Salary $86,000.00 to $115,000.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationReston, VA
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$86,000–$115,000 Per Year
Company Size50 to 99 employees
Year Founded1970
Websitehttps://www.sparksgroupinc.com

About Company

Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.

Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.

Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)unmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Government Contractsunmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Public Accountingunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Variance Analysisunmatched

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