Cost Analyst Staff Accountant
Virginia
Category: Finance and Accounting
Reference ID: 10079947
Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/ZBVzR2
Position Title: Cost Analyst / Staff Accountant
Location: Reston, VA — On-site
Assignment Type: Permanent Hire
Compensation: $65,000–$75,000 annually
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).
Job Description
Addison Group is seeking a Cost Analyst / Staff Accountant for an established organization in Reston, VA. This position will support a broad range of accounting and financial analysis activities, including general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, cost accounting, inventory, fixed assets, and operational analysis.
The ideal candidate will have a strong general ledger accounting foundation, solid analytical skills, and an interest in working across both accounting and operational finance. This role will work closely with the Controller and other internal business partners while supporting ongoing process improvements and a future ERP system transition.
The position will initially be fully on-site, with the potential for limited work-from-home flexibility after the first six months.
Responsibilities
- Maintain general ledger accounts and support day-to-day accounting activities.
- Prepare and post journal entries.
- Perform balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
- Prepare supporting schedules, account analyses, and close documentation.
- Review financial results and investigate unusual activity, variances, and discrepancies.
- Support cost accounting activities, including standard costing and cost variance analysis.
- Analyze actual costs against standard costs and identify significant variances.
- Perform cost, margin, pricing, and profitability analysis.
- Forecast and analyze costs related to labor, materials, inventory, and operational processes.
- Maintain cost accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with GAAP.
- Analyze inventory values and assist with ensuring accurate inventory accounting.
- Partner with operations and other internal teams to identify cost-saving and productivity improvement opportunities.
- Prepare financial and operational analyses to support business decisions.
- Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Monitor spending against established budgets and projections.
- Maintain fixed asset records and supporting documentation.
- Record fixed asset additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
- Reconcile fixed asset subsidiary records to the general ledger.
- Review fixed assets for potential obsolescence.
- Prepare fixed asset schedules and supporting documentation for audits.
- Track capital expenditures against approved budgets and authorizations.
- Generate reports and analyses using Microsoft Excel and other business intelligence tools.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests.
- Support internal controls and compliance with established accounting policies and U.S. GAAP.
- Assist with ERP implementation and accounting system transition activities.
- Document existing processes and help identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls, and accounting efficiency.
- Support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field required.
- Strong general ledger accounting experience required.
- Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
- Cost accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with inventory accounting, analysis, or management preferred.
EEO Statement
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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