Job Title: Junior Accountant

Location: Remote, and Sterling, VA (as needed)

Type: Full-time, Regular

Position Description

The Junior Accountant will support payroll and accounting functions working closely with Weris President/CFO and Human Resources. This role will handle general accounting functions including account receivables and account payables. In addition, the Junior Accountant will assist with monthly closings and account analysis and support Weris President and Project Managers in contract invoice preparation and submission, carrying out the responsibilities of the overall finance and accounting functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support contract invoice preparation and submission
• Track account receivables and accounts payable and help analyze project costing vs budgeting
• Support cost proposals including data gathering and analysis
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts
• Uphold accounting controls in compliance with company rules and federal and state regulations
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Assist with payroll administration
• Monitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences
• Account/bank reconciliations
• Review and process expense reports

Qualifications- Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum of 2 years professional accounting experience
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of finance principles and reporting
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws regarding accounting, finances, and taxation
• Technical accounting skills
• Previous experience of general accounting
• Proficiency in relevant accounting software
• Advanced competency in Microsoft Office Suite programs, especially Excel
• Close attention to detail and accuracy
• Planning and organizing
• Effective communication skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines on a consistent basis
• Experience handling and storing confidential financial information
• Ability to compile professional and thorough accounting reports
• Government contract accounting experience preferred

Benefits Overview

Weris, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package including Employer contributed medical insurance with plan options (available day 1 of employment), Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Professional Development Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, PTO, Employer matched 401(k) and a dedicated Brokerage Firm to assist with Weris service offerings.

EEO Statement

Weris, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

COVID-19 Considerations

Employees are continuing to work remote with occasional onsite meetings at our Sterling office. It is preferred that candidates who apply reside within commutable distance to our office. Weris’s current return to work plans include 1-2 voluntary days in the Sterling, VA office starting December 1. Future plans include a hybrid model with remote and onsite scheduled days, TBD.