Job Description

JOB CODE: #507843 TITLE: Staff Accountant (1-4 years) JOB TYPE: Contract To Hire JOB LOCATION: Washington DC JOB DESCRIPTION: Our client, a fast growing start-up, is looking to add a Staff Accountant with 1-4 years of experience to their team. The client has big growth plans, and as the  Staff Accountant, you need to have the energy and drive to help them build the foundation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reconcile subsidiary bank accounts by gathering and balancing information
• Assist with the monthly close process, working cross-functionally with other teams to ensure accurate and timely financial statements
• Assist with the preparation of month end journal entries and their respective working papers
• Assist with the preparation of a monthly reporting package that includes actual vs budget income statement, balance sheet, operational reports, and commentary on business results
• Assist in developing and completing cost accounting analysis and inventory management processes.
• Assist with the creation of formal accounting policies, processes and controls
• Assist with invoice creation and accounts receivable collections
• Assist with the preparation of corporate income tax and sale tax compliance to ensure accurate and timely reporting of all returns
• Develop and maintain an efficient filing system
• Assist with administration duties on occasion
• Other related duties and tasks as assigned, including special projects as they arise

REQUIREMENTS:

• Have a degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of experience 
• Are looking for growth and are interested in learning multiple functions within finance.
• Are adaptable and thrive under a constantly changing environment.
• Are self-motivated and enjoy working in a team environment
• Have a strong attention to detail and operate effortlessly in a highly dynamic environment.
• Have strong analytical skills and experience with Microsoft Excel
• Possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Having experience with NetSuite would be considered an assets

SALARY: 65-80k depending on experience  EMAIL RESUMES TO: Lauren.Heintze@addisongroup.com #zr7 IND 002-003

Company Description

The Addison Group is a leading staffing firm based in Chicago, IL that specializes in connecting opportunities and candidates in Administration & HR, Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Information Technology. Founded in 1999, Addison Group has now established a coast to coast presence, with 22 offices nationwide: Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago (HQ), Cupertino, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Reston, Rockville, San Antonio, San Francisco, Schaumburg, Seattle, Tulsa, and Washington, DC. Named a “Top 50” Fastest Growing Company, Addison Group continues to achieve success and growth while fostering a competitive yet team-oriented environment. Addison Group is an Inavero’s Best of Staffing winner for the past six years. Addison Group is focused on organic growth—each year we promote people from within to open new branches and lines of business. Addison Group is a team-oriented work environment with a work hard/play hard atmosphere—Addison has been recognized by many publications as one of the top best places to work for the past five years. Visit our website to learn more: addisongroup.com