Junior Accountant

CSCI Consulting • Washington, DC

13h

About The Position

CSCI Consulting is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions, with a heavy emphasis on transaction-based entry and federal government payment systems. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles and is eager to apply analytical skills to complex reconciliation tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4 + years relevant experience and demonstrated knowledge of accounting, account reconciliation, and financial analysis
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• 1 + years of experience supporting federal or DoW project
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with Momentum-based systems, particularity Unified Financial Management System (USFS) and Treasury Secure Payment System
• Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
• Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional presence

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
• Strong customer and vendor relationship skills
• Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies
• Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value

Responsibilities

• Transaction Management: Perform high-volume transaction entry for AR and AP workflows, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance with federal guidelines.
• Federal Systems: Utilize the Intra-Governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) system to process transfers and reconcile inter-agency transactions.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of general ledger accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Financial Analysis: Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and perform basic variance analysis to support management decision-making.
• Audit Support: Maintain organized financial records and documentation to support internal and external audits related to USMS operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
• Paid holidays aligned to the Federal calendar
• Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Team building events
• Professional development support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level