Staff Accountant

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 3,200 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

Performs traditional general accounting functions such as general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, Ad-hoc analysis, month end closings, and assist with preparation of financials reporting. Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Assists with preparations for the annual audit. Corresponds with other departments to ensure proper accounting for revenue, expense, payroll, accounts payables, account receivables and cash. Responsible for the adherence to and communication of accounting and auditing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for supporting the Senior Corporate Accountant in ensuring accounting is completed in accordance with US GAAP. This position also assists in internal and external audits and financial reporting support. This is a growing company, and this role will have the ability to grow with the organizations and help modify and design controls and processes for a transitioning organization.  This role will report to the Senior Corporate Accountant and support the broader corporate accounting team and Controller organization

• Prepares and posts journal entries for company accounts ensuring information is accurate and up to date. Identifies and escalates problems as appropriate.
• Reconciles balance sheet and income statement accounts to general ledger; Identifies and escalates problems or discrepancies to gain further understand and determines appropriate course of action. Prepare bank reconciliation's, journal entries, and expense analyses.
• Develops spreadsheets for account analysis and journal entries in order to maintain records in an organized and standardized manner.
• Prepare logical and accurate analyses and documentation supporting journal entries and any other accounting records
• Prepare Monthly schedules and entries for fixed assets, prepaids, accrual, and cash
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statement schedules
• Assist with the annual and interim financial audit requests

Qualifications

 Bachelor's degree in accounting - Required

1-3 years In Accounting or related field- Required

 Certified Public Accountant- Preferred

 1-3 years Journal entry preparation- Preferred

Basic Compensation: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 yearly salary

The salary offered within this range will be based on the selected candidates’ skills, experience, education, market data, and internal parity. DLH may offer other rewards that may include performance incentives and program-specific awards.  An applicant’s salary history will not be used to determine compensation.

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package including - Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services and more. We want our employees to save for their future, therefore we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-Learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

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