Accountant

About the Role

Gain real-world business, accounting, and financial training that will teach you all aspects of financial management pertaining to running a successful business. The program fully prepares you to become a Controller/VP of Finance of your own financial operation. The Controller/VP of Finance oversees all aspects of financial management and provides balance to the partnership formed with the marketing and operational pieces of our business. As an Accountant, you can count on a career path with a clear beginning and an open end that’s full of opportunities. With training, development, mentoring, and a culture of promotion from within, you’ll always be progressing in your career. This position will be based at our local administrative headquarters located in Rockville, MD. As your understanding of our business grows and your ability to make solid business decisions develops, you will soon take on a supervisory role within a business management team.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute accounting procedures and principles that will lead to financial statement preparation and financial analysis.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Perform branch audit evaluations.
• Assemble bank reconciliation and account schedule.
• Prepare journal entries, expense accruals, and allocations.
• Participate in a timely and accurate month-end closing process.
• Assist personnel with questions regarding accounting policies and procedures.
• Analyze income statements fluctuations.
• Provide process improvement and cost saving ideas.
• Manage financial records and assist in financial reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with other departments.
• May be responsible for T&E reports, coding, account classification, and reimbursement amounts.
• May be responsible for preparation and sales and other tax returns.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Must have at least 6 months experience in customer service, leadership, accounting, or administration.
• Leadership experience could include experience in organizations, clubs, volunteer work, community service, athletics, or military service.
• Flexibility for career advancement which could include relocation outside local area/state within 1-3 years.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have satisfactory background check inclusive of driving (no more than 2 moving violations and/or at fault accidents in the past 3 years, and no DUI or DWI on driving record in the last 3 years), employment reference, education, and social security.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.