Junior Accountant

Position:
Junior Accountant

Company:
Aretum

Location:
United States, McLean, Virginia

Employment type:
Full time

Work Arrangement:
Remote

Short Summary:
Aretum is seeking a Junior Accountant to support daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal accounting requirements. The role requires detail-oriented, analytical, and collaborative skills to identify and resolve discrepancies while maintaining accurate financial records.

Responsibilities:
- Apply Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to analyze, reconcile, and report intergovernmental transactions.
- Prepare financial schedules supporting elimination entries and resolve trading partner discrepancies.
- Prepare and post U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL)-compliant journal entries for accurate financial reporting.
- Review payroll accounting transactions prior to posting for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare payroll accruals and reconcile payroll disbursements from multiple sources to U.S. Treasury disbursements.
- Identify, research, and resolve payroll accounting discrepancies, preparing corrective journal entries as needed.
- Reconcile Fund Balance with Treasury (FBWT) to agency financial reporting and investigate variances.
- Document reconciliation findings, recommend corrective actions, and prepare USSGL-compliant journal entries.
- Ensure compliance of all reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation with federal accounting standards.

Requirement:
- BS and 2 (+) years' experience or equivalent education and experience.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven team player with experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
- Experience supporting federal accounting operations, including general ledger activities and monthly financial close processes.
- Ability to interpret and apply U.S. Treasury USSGL accounting scenarios or comparable private-sector standards.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze complex financial data.

Benefits:
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development