Are you a meticulous and detail-oriented accounting professional looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic organization? We are seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to join our client's team. In this pivotal role, you will manage daily financial transactions and tasks, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our ERP and other company systems in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Your expertise will be crucial in upholding our corporate ethics, goals, and objectives. This position requires a high level of accounting proficiency, business acumen, and sound judgment to plan and achieve our financial goals. You will perform your responsibilities with precision, promptness, and minimal supervision. Key Duties & Responsibilities: + Financial Accuracy & Integrity: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all accounting and transactional records to support proper financial reporting. + Journal Entries: Process and maintain both ad hoc and recurring journal entries promptly and accurately. + Policy Review & Suggestions: Review and suggest modifications to accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance. + Month-End Closing: Assist with month-end closing procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. + Special Projects: Prepare correspondence, documents, and complete special projects as needed. + Financial Statements: Compile and prepare financial statements in line with GAAP, providing a clear and accurate financial picture. + Audit & Compliance: Audit, analyze, and approve accounting transactions for accuracy and GAAP compliance. + Database Maintenance: Maintain financial databases with up-to-date servicing and/or collateral information. + General Ledger Analysis: Analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy and ensure proper accruals. + Reconciliations & Audits: Prepare bank account, general ledger, and petty cash reconciliations; conduct periodic audits of petty cash funds. + Data Analysis: Research, collect, and analyze financial data for required reporting submissions, providing valuable insights. Background Experience: + 2-5+ years of GL accounting experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field. + Strong proficiency in Excel, including experience creating and utilizing pivot tables and VLOOKUPs. + Experience utilizing large ERP systems to manage financial data. + Previous experience in government contracting, preferably with the Department of Defense (DoD). + Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint is highly desirable. + Experience with ERP implementation projects is a plus. Join our team and contribute to our mission of maintaining financial excellence and integrity. If you are passionate about accounting and looking for a role where you can grow and make a difference, we would love to hear from you! Please apply directly to this posting and schedule a call via my calendar here: calendar (https://tinyurl.com/5cjvj5wd/VtFoNJtR) Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $70000.00 Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Dec 30, 2024. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.