Staff Accountant

Job overview

The Staff Accountant role is onsite in Fairfax, VA. Compensation is $60,700–$81,000 per year. The role is on Edelman Financial Engines’ Accounting team, supporting the company’s financial reporting and controls. The position exists to maintain timely, accurate financials by recording and analyzing transactions, supporting revenue and related close processes, and strengthening reporting controls and process efficiency.

What you'll do

• Perform month-end close for revenue and assigned areas
• support monthly and quarterly close for revenue, accounts receivable, and unbilled accounts receivable
• prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis
• improve processes
• support financial reporting and SOX documentation
• provide schedules and variance analysis
• complete special projects as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff accountant

accounting

month-end close

revenue accounting

accounts receivable

reconciliations

sox controls

excel

fairfax va

edelman financial engines

$60,700–$81,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• May be eligible for discretionary bonus, health and dental plans, wellness plans, and 401(k) contributions.

Why this role

CPA or candidacy preferred; 2+ years of accounting experience required; experience with Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics is noted.

About the employer

Edelman Financial Engines, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Portfolio Management and Investment Advice. Sector: 52.