Full Time Regular
Washington, DC, US
Hybrid schedule (telework & in-office @ client DC Location)
Do you enjoy analytical thinking, solving complex problems, perhaps even solving jigsaw puzzles? Do you find yourself constantly asking 'why', not accepting things at face-value, but delving deeper to uncover the 'why' behind the 'what'? If you answered 'YES', then… Dare to be Different! Join our team at Empirical Corporation and unlock your potential!
We are seeking Staff Accountants to provide an array of consulting services, such as:
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Accounting Operations
Business Process Re-Engineering and Process Improvements
Technology & Automation Solutions
Empirical's focus is to drive performance improvement and enhanced decision-making through effective strategies, technology solutions, and actionable intelligence.
The staff accounting position is a great opportunity to advance your career! You will have opportunities to demonstrate your strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and motivation as you work in our fast-paced deadline-oriented environment. Eagerness to learn, the ability to multi-task, and effective communication will also be key factors in your success. Think you have what it takes? We want to hear from you!
THE OPPORTUNITY
Skills
Candidates for the Staff Accountant position must have strong analytical skills and an eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment. We are seeking candidates with some experience and/or the ability to perform in the following areas:
Processing journal entries, and/or other accounting transactions.
Preparing and analyzing financial statements and/or reports.
Reconciling general ledger accounts to subsidiary modules and external reporting systems.
Working with and manipulating large volumes of data to perform analyses and identify errors and/or anomalies causing variances.
Researching, identifying, and correcting financial errors and anomalies identified in various financial reports.
Preparing, reviewing and submitting various ad-hoc financial reports, summaries and other information to members of management.
Drafting, validating and/or adhering to standard operating procedures.
Working in a team environment and independently.
Job Requirements
Must understand the basic elements of Accounting (e.g., debits, credits, assets, liabilities, etc.)
Work requires a highly motivated self-starter with attention to detail, deadline-oriented, and communicates effectively both verbally and written.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Willingness to learn new tasks and business functions.
Ability to learn quickly, possess strong analytical skills and multi-task.
Proficient in the use of MS Office suite, specifically, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Minimum of 1-2 years of progressively responsible experience in federal accounting and/or financial management.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other Business-Related degree.
CPA candidate and/or CGFM preferred, but not required.
Work requires a willingness to occasionally work extra hours to meet deadlines.
Our federal clients require individuals to complete a background investigation and credit check, as well as the ability to obtain a security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
Benefits
Our corporate culture is designed to cultivate leadership and diversity and encourages the highest achievements at all levels of our organization.
Employees are the key to our business growth and success.
We reward employees for continuing advancement, demonstrated accomplishments, and innovative achievements.
Empirical is committed to retaining talented and dedicated employees and values the unique set of skills and talents that everyone brings to our organization.
We know that a competitive salary is only one component for a positive employment experience. Empirical recognizes that overall job satisfaction is achieved through financial compensation, a healthy working environment, and advancement opportunities.
Empirical's competitive benefits package provides our employees with a wide variety of coverages and benefits:
Competitive compensation
Bonus Program for outstanding achievements, accomplishments, and performance towards the company's goals and objectives, as well as obtaining certifications.
Additional compensation opportunities, including employee referrals and business development bonuses.
Paid time off – 10 paid holidays and vacation / personal / sick day PTO
Competitive benefits, including health, dental, and vision.
Life and disability Insurance
Matching 401k Retirement Plan
Reimbursement for certification exams and CPE, other education opportunities, and professional association membership dues.
Empirical Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources. Please be advised that this contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of an application.
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