Junior Accountant

ARETUM

Junior Accountant supporting daily accounting operations at federal consulting organization Aretum. Preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and maintaining financial records for compliance.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in applying Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for accurate financial reporting and reconciliation. Proficient in preparing USSGL-compliant journal entries and analyzing complex financial data to support federal accounting operations.

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Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB)Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL)Financial Statement AnalysisCertified Public Accountant (CPA)

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingJournal Entry PreparationPayroll AccountingReconciliationFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

Federal Accounting OperationsGeneral Ledger ActivitiesFinancial Management PoliciesU.S. TreasuryPayroll Disbursements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to analyze, reconcile, and report intergovernmental transactions.
Prepare financial schedules supporting elimination entries and resolve trading partner discrepancies.
Prepare and post U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL)-compliant journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Review payroll accounting transactions prior to posting to verify accuracy and compliance.
Prepare payroll accruals and reconcile payroll disbursements from multiple payroll sources to U.S. Treasury disbursements.
Identify, research, and resolve payroll accounting discrepancies, preparing corrective journal entries as needed.
Reconcile Fund Balance with Treasury (FBWT) to agency financial reporting and investigate variances.
Document reconciliation findings, recommend corrective actions, and prepare USSGL-compliant journal entries to resolve identified discrepancies.
Ensure all reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation comply with federal accounting standards, agency policies, and reporting requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS and 2 (+) years' experience or equivalent education and experience.
Experienced accounting professional with strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Proven team player with experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Experience supporting federal accounting operations, including general ledger activities and monthly financial close processes.
Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements.
Ability to interpret and apply U.S. Treasury USSGL accounting scenarios or comparable private-sector accounting standards.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience developing, documenting, and communicating financial management policies, procedures, and operational guidance.
Ability to implement and support changes to financial management practices and financial system operations.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze complex financial data and recommend effective solutions.
Preferred: CPA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Training & Development