acro serviceMcLean, VA
Senior Accountant
Senior Accountant
Senior Accountant
acro serviceMcLean, VA
3 days ago
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Location: Fairfax, VA 22035
Duration:
06 months Contract on W2 (possible extension)***************NO C2C**********Position Description: The Accountant will support the Land Development Services Finance Branch in managing complex revenue operations, financial reconciliations, budget development, and procurement preparation. This role requires a seasoned accounting professional with strong analytical capabilities and experience in government or large organizational financial processes. The Accountant will serve as a key resource for revenue analysis, financial reporting, fee schedule review, deposit account reconciliation, and internal controls evaluation. They will also assist with budget preparation, performance management activities, and procurement-related financial review.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed revenue analysis and develop short- and long-term revenue projections.
- Reconciliation of escrow deposit accounts, cash receipts, and receivable accounts between systems.
- Recommend improvements to internal controls, procedures, and workflows.
- Assist in preparing financial reports for the different stakeholders
- Research, analyze, and prepare financial documentation related to revenue management, fee schedules, and account classifications.
- Assist in the preparation of annual revenue budget submissions and quarterly revenue reviews.
- Support billing and accounts receivable functions, including customer refunds and deposit processing.
- Collaborate with senior managers on budget development and performance indicator tracking for the agency.
- Assist staff with procurement preparation, including scopes of work, specifications, and timelines for purchase orders.
Skills Required:
- Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret financial data for reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to interpret automated financial reports, financial policies, and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing revenue trends and developing financial projections.
- Experience performing complex financial reconciliations and ensuring accuracy across multiple accounting systems.
- Knowledge of internal control best practices and ability to identify weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in enterprise financial systems (SAP, and or similar platforms preferred).Strong organizational skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and management.
- Skills Preferred:
- Experience in governmental accounting, land development, or similar regulatory financial environments.
- Skilled in preparing detailed, accurate written reports and delivering clear oral presentations.
- Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work with large datasets.
- Experience supporting procurement processes and budget development activities.
Experience Required:
5–7 years of progressively responsible accounting or financial analysis experience. Experience Preferred: 7–10 years of experience in governmental, public sector, or regulatory finance environments.
Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field. Education Preferred: Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field. CPA or CPA eligible status (preferred but not required).
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Level
Senior
Location
McLean, VA
Occupation
Accountants and Auditors
Industry
Other General Government Support
Posted
3 days ago