Staff Accountant

About the Organization Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. Redhorse specializes in developing and implementing creative strategies and solutions with private, state, and federal customers in the areas of cultural and environmental resources services, climate and energy change, information technology, and intelligence services. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works.
Position Description
Redhorse Corporation is currently seeking a highly skilled Staff Accountant to join our team in Arlington, VA. You will be supporting our Accounting Department in all accounting aspects of our US operations and report directly to the Corporate Controller of the company. In the role as a Staff Accountant, you will be expected to perform ‘standard‘ accounting work requiring application of standard techniques and procedures. Using prescribed methods, you will perform specific and limited segments of more experienced accountants‘ broader assignments. Assignments may include higher-level work for training/developmental purposes. It is expected that you will exercise good judgment and seek the guidance of supervisors and/or other team members when less common methods or procedures are necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with various monthly and ad hoc financial analysis, preparation of monthly financial statements, bank compliance, interim and annual audit preparation
• Assisting in month-end close activities, including but not limited to, reviewing and analyzing income statement and balance sheet accounts
• Performing daily cash management activities, recording both online banking transactions and manual cash receipt deposits
• Responsible for reviewing and processing all expense reports. Verifying all reports are in compliance with company policy, GAAP, FAR
• Preparing monthly bank and account reconciliations
• Assisting in the timely completion of regulatory filings, as assigned (State Informational Tax Returns, Sales and Use Tax Returns, Unclaimed Property Filings, 1099-Misc Filings, W2-G Filings and other state and federal filings)
• Assisting in the preparation of interim and year-end audit working papers as assigned
• Assists in maintaining the fixed asset process, system, and records
• Provide back up for core accounting functions, including Payroll, AP, and AR as needed.
• Maintains historical records by filing documents.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or higher in Accounting.
• 4+ years of work experience in Accounting for a government contracting firm or a professional services company.
• Experience with US GAAP accounting methods.
• Excellent computer skills on MS Office.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with accounting software and databases; experience with Deltek Costpoint 8, highly preferred.
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Positive, friendly, and professional personality.
• Ability to handle ambiguous situations and use best-judgment to determine priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple time-critical tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with corporate management and project managers.
• Willingness to learn and take on new tasks and responsibilities.

The work environment for this position requires an individual to be able to:

• Work sitting or standing at a desk or conference table for extended periods of time (1-3 hours), with the ability to shift positions while working: sit, stand, pace, adjust positioning in any of those without issue
• Walk short distances in the office to collaborate with co-workers, attend meetings, greet visitors or retrieve documents from the printer
• Ability to carry up to 10 pounds

Executive Order Requirement:While currently on HOLD, Redhorse recognizes that we may need to comply with Executive Order 14042 which requires Federal Contractors to ensure all U.S. new hires be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. As required by the Executive Order, Redhorse will work in coordination with applicable contract agencies to consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations. Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs.This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled