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Accountant

XLA · Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrsListed as no visa sponsorshipBusiness Consulting and Services
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In short

Perform monthly and quarterly accounting activities including reconciliations, financial reporting, and payment processing. Provide audit support and resolve financial discrepancies while maintaining accurate documentation across program offices.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

AccountingFinancial reportingFinancial analysisPayment processingRevenue managementRefund managementMicrosoft ExcelAdobe Acrobat

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Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minimum of three years of experience in federal accounting principles. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of Adobe Acrobat are essential for this role.

About the employer

XLA

XLA is an award-winning government services provider with 250 employees both domestically and internationally. Our core competencies are Program Lifecycle Management, Engineering & Technical Solutions and International Program Support services. These core competencies define XLA. As agencies face declining budgets and a rising demand for services, XLA provides the continuous support needed to overcome those challenges.

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XLA has the project management expertise needed to successfully meet contract requirements and provide excellent performance. We consider the needs of the customer, project resource requirements, the quality of deliverables, project costs, task scope control, management reporting requirements and data accuracy/timeliness.

INDUSTRY
Business Consulting and Services
COMPANY
Privately Held
HEADQUARTERS
Vienna, Virginia
SIZE
201-500on LinkedIn
OFFICES
1 on LinkedIn

KNOWN FOR

Program Lifecycle ManagementFinancial ManagementEngineering and Technical SolutionsInternational Program Support

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Questions about this role

Is this XLA role remote?
Tagged on site.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

Accountant: Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in federal accounting principles and practices, with emphasis in four integrated functional areas: Financial Reporting and Analysis; Accounting Operations; Payment Processing; and Revenue and Refund Management. Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Excel, be knowledgeable of other MS products, Adobe Acrobat and portable-document format (PDF). All accounting activities performed by the contractor shall be in a supporting role. The Government retains authority for all approvals, certifications, policy decisions, and financial determinations. We do require working knowledge in some of the process areas specified:

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Accountant:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in federal accounting principles and practices, with emphasis in four integrated functional areas: Financial Reporting and Analysis; Accounting Operations; Payment Processing; and Revenue and Refund Management. Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Excel, be knowledgeable of other MS products, Adobe Acrobat and portable-document format (PDF). All accounting activities performed by the contractor shall be in a supporting role. The Government retains authority for all approvals, certifications, policy decisions, and financial determinations. We do require working knowledge in some of the process areas specified:

  • Perform monthly and quarterly accounting activities including reconciliations, reclassifications SF-224), TROR reporting, adjusting entries, accruals, Interagency Eliminations, and support financial statement preparation.
  • Review, process, and validate commercial, miscellaneous, and intergovernmental payments in UFMS, ensuring proper three-way match, compliance with Prompt Payment Act, and accuracy of AP documentation.
  • Conduct complex reconciliations and analyses for revenue, refunds, collections, and large financial datasets; prepare related quarterly reports and resolve discrepancies.
  • Provide audit support, resolve financial discrepancies, maintain accurate documentation, and deliver customer service across ATF program offices regarding accounting operations and payment status.

EEO Statement

XLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting equality and integrity in the workplace, professional development and education, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.

We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by phone at 703-584-8317 or via email at recruiting@xla.com. For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, XLA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.

We are proud to be an EEO/VETERAN EMPLOYER.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for self-identifying with either category

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