Job Description

We are seeking an Accounting Policy Advisor for a direct hire/permanent role in Reston, VA. This role will work a hybrid schedule and will be responsibile for:

• Researching, interpreting, and applying authoritative accounting guidance to new, significant or non-routine transactions executed by the Corporation including, but not limited to, securitization, investing, funding and financial risk management transactions.
• Preparing well-documented technical accounting analyses that are soundly reasoned and demonstrate a clear understanding of covered business activities.
• Monitoring developments in generally accepted accounting principles that could impact the Corporation’s accounting policies, practices, and disclosures.
• Facilitating the implementation of new accounting and reporting requirements while ensuring that the Corporation’s accounting policies comply with new authoritative guidance.
• Reviewing business requirements for new systems, providing direction on systems development (related to accounting functionality) and supporting testing efforts on an as needed basis.
• Reviewing SEC and other external reporting related to assigned areas ensuring accuracy and completeness and manage responses to comments.
• Participating in the presentation of positions related to financial transactions or developments (including new standards) from the Financial Accounting Standards Board or the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) to management.
• Participating in the development of and delivery of internal accounting and reporting training courses.

Qualifications

• 6+ Years of experience
• CPA
• Accounting Degree

What are the nice-to-have skills?

• Experience Preparing well-documented technical accounting analyses
• Participating in the presentation of positions related to financial transactions or developments

Additional Information

This direct hire/permanent role is in Reston, VA and will work a hybrid schedule. This role will offer a salary, annual bonus, and a comprehensive suite of benefits.