Financial Accountant (Washington, DC)

• Review and analyze complex financial information to record transactions, prepare financial reports, and review and verify accuracy. Serve as the initial reviewer for journal entries, workpapers, reports, schedules and materials. Operate in a lead role within the team. Train and provide leadership to staff. Assist the Accounting Manager/Director in team planning, assignments and other duties, as needed.
• Compile, review, analyze, and record financial information to the general ledger. Complete monthly closings and effectively explain results to management.
• Review balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports including externally required disclosures.
• Review daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations to ensure general ledger account information is accurate, consistent, traceable, and auditable.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Identify control weaknesses, communicate to management, and implement changes to tighten and enhance controls and mitigate risk.
• Assist with coordinating and administering assignments, monitoring accounting team progress and managing schedules.
• Review and finalize staff work papers and deliverables with General Accounting Manager/Director.
• Provide and effectively explain requested information to auditors, consultants, and others on highly significant matters requiring coordination.
• Design, modify, install, and/or maintain accounting systems to ensure adequate recognition of highly complex financial transactions.
• Provide feedback and input into staff performance reviews, as applicable, including specific performance feedback for calibrations and talent assessments.

• CPA required

• 8+ years of related experience
• Knowledge of systems/software (Simcorp/Tableau) - Implementation/Testing
• Knowledge of capital markets/treasury functions
• Problem solving Skills

• An opportunity to be a part of a great culture, an awesome team, a challenging work environment, and some fun along the way!
• Apply today to learn more and be part of our Growth story.

Department: Scout
This is a full time position