Job Description

Job Summary:

Signature Consultants is seeking a Staff Accountant for an opportunity with a client located in Herndon, Virginia.
The candidate would be reporting to the Accounting Manager. They would be part of the team responsible for monthly financial close and reporting, account reconciliation, accounts payable, inter-company billing, actual vs budget variance analysis, procurements, fixed asset and prepaid expense management. Requires basic to advanced Excel skills such as creating and editing spreadsheets, utilizing formulas and database tools to create complex functions using pivot table and database queries, utilizing vlookup, IF function and applying data validation. This position requires strong communication and analytical skills. Duties performed can be complex, requiring exercise of judgment, initiative and sound knowledge of accounting principles and company/department policies and procedures

Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly prepaid expense accounts, review backup documentation, set up and release recurring entries in SAP. Maintain monthly prepaid account and subledger account reconciliation. Prepare adjustment entries to ensure prepaid expense actual is in line with budget.
• Follow up software renewal items with procurement team, answer all questions related to prepaid software expense and explain monthly variance between actual and budget.
• Prepare monthly intercompany billing, perform reconciliation of accounts receivable and follow up with payment.
• Assist in preparing accrual entries and monthly financial reports, in booking month-end close transactions and aligned with budget.
• Identify and investigate discrepancies and resolve open items.
• Update and maintain the fixed asset and prepaid ledger, including assurance of proper reporting to local authorities.
• Perform data collection and analysis for annual budgeting and forecasting
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of previous relevant experience with SAP related to journal entry templates, general ledger, accounts payables and purchase order inquires.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel required and working knowledge with SRM procurement process preferred.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, and financial reporting including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills
• Superior attention to detail
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, and in both independent and collaborative environments
• Sound judgment and a high level of integrity and professionalism
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
• Eligible to work in the USA

About Signature Consultants, LLC

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Signature Consultants was established in 1997 with a singular focus: to provide clients and consultants with superior staffing solutions. For the ninth consecutive year, Signature was voted as one of the "Best Staffing Firms to Work For" and is now the 14th largest IT staffing firm in the United States (source: Staffing Industry Analysts). With 28 locations throughout North America, Signature annually deploys thousands of consultants to support, run, and manage their clients' technology needs. Signature offers IT staffing, consulting, managed solutions, and direct placement services. For more information on the company, please visit www.sigconsult.com. Signature Consultants is the parent company to Hunter Hollis and Madison Gunn.

EEO Employer

Signature Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Signature will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or 888.838.1020.