Staff Accountant 2

Job Overview & Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant 2 focuses on general ledger accounting tasks, responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely recording of the company’s monthly revenue and costs. This responsibility includes the verification of all monthly posting from associated subledgers ensuring completeness at the end of every reporting period. Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounting, this role is responsible for key accounting close activities, account reconciliations and financial audits. This position works under general supervision and has some latitude to handle moderately complex matters with guidance and direction from management.

 

Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger including the preparation, verification, and input of journal entries.
• Ensure the company’s revenue and costs are accurately and timely recorded in financial system.
• Reconcile and maintain various balance sheet accounts. 
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general accounts.
• Generate revenue reports for management review.
• Handle moderately complex accounting transactions.
• Identify and resolve revenue related issues promptly.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closings and annual financial statement audits.
• Consult with management regarding major policy decisions, major expenditures, and unusual problems.
• Collaborate with team members to gather, analyze, and interpret financial information.
• Perform audits on financial data to assure its accuracy.
• Provide support for processing commissions, if needed.
• Attend team meetings and other accounting-related meetings as required.
• Participate in training provided by management and/or experienced staff accountants.
• Make recommendations to improve internal processes, policies, and guidelines with the goal of ensuring excellence in work performed within the team.
• Monthly benefit insurance allocation.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned by direct supervisor.   

Other Duties

• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• 2-4 years’ experience working in progressive accounting roles
• Work experience utilizing accounting/financial software systems such as NetSuite, MS Excel and other data management tools

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge base of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial policies, procedures, and reporting
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of Salesforce/billing central experience a plus
• Excellent attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Ability to meet deadlines while juggling multiple and sometimes competing activities
• Critical, analytical, and creative thinking to identify and solve problems
• Communication Proficiency 
• Time Management 
• Multitasking Skills
• Mathematical Skills

Company Overview

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Mythics and Emergent is required to abide by the Drug-Free Workplace Act, which requires Mythics and Emergent to provide a drug-free workplace, among other obligations.  As part of this effort, Mythics and Emergent requires pre-employment drug tests for all candidates for employment.  Please note that marijuana (including medical marijuana) is designated as a controlled substance under federal law and will be screened for in the drug test.

Why work at Mythics?

Because at Mythics, YOU count! At Mythics, our Corporate Values are at the foundation of everything we do. Our values, Respect – Empathy – Excellence – Fun (REEF), have created an environment that fosters creative thinking, respects your contributions, and accepts nothing less than excellence in serving our customers.  

 

At Mythics, you will experience a truly enjoyable corporate culture. But don’t just take our word for it! Mythics has been named one of Virginia’s Best Places to Work for 8 consecutive years!

 

Enjoy Tailored Benefits to Suit Your Needs with our Flexible Options. Our benefit options include:  

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans 
• Premier 401k retirement plan with corporate matching and a 529 college saving plan
• Tax-advantaged Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spe