Sr. Accounting Analyst

Our client is a major transportation agency responsible for connecting communities and supporting mobility across the DC region.

About the role

This is a full-time, contract position based in Alexandria, VA. The Accountant (Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting) will support year-end financial reporting and audit readiness by reviewing AP activity, identifying unrecorded liabilities, and contributing to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

Responsibilities

• Support year-end financial reporting activities tied to the ACFR preparation and audit support
• Review AP voucher and expense reports after fiscal year-end to identify invoices related to the prior fiscal year
• Determine, document, and track invoice periods of performance; update analyses and supporting schedules as needed
• Identify unrecorded liabilities by comparing invoices received after AP close to previously recorded accruals
• Accurately calculate and pro-rate current period expenses for invoices spanning fiscal years
• Prepare and analyze financial reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements)
• Compile audit support / PBC documentation, including research of historical transactions and organization of support for review
• Build and maintain ACFR tie-out documentation and collaborate on statement accuracy and revisions
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation for approval
• Prepare audit schedules and notes to the financial statements
• Perform General Ledger account reconciliations
• Monitor and process inquiries through designated email inboxes
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by Financial Reporting leadership

Requirements

• Experience with accrual accounting and expense accrual procedures
• Experience processing accruals within large organizations
• Experience with accounts payable processes and invoice review
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with governmental accounting standards (including interpreting and applying GASB guidance)
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to document findings and communicate effectively with team members

Qualifications

• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials (preferred)
• Broader accounting experience across multiple functional areas
• Prior experience supporting year-end close and financial statement preparation in a complex environment
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large data sets, and reconciliation analysis)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Benefits

• 401K retirement plan
• Medical and dental benefits for qualifying professionals or Fixed Indemnity Health Benefits
• Flex spending account
• Pet Insurance
• Credit Union Membership
• Sick Leave available where mandated by law
• Worker Advantage discount program membership
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance

Pay

$42.09 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, onsite