Accountant (local, hybrid)

Are details and dates "your thing"?

Do you have a knack for keeping the trains running on time?

Can you deliver exceptional customer service?

If you answered yes to these questions, we need to talk!

About the Role

We are a fast-growing technology firm based in Arlington, VA. As the Accountant, you are responsible for the accounting operations. This is a hands-on role where you will be working directly with company principals and senior management. This is a hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 days remote) in Arlington, VA. The hybrid schedule becomes an option after you successfully onboard to your role, and complete a three month probationary period.

General Accounting: In this capacity you will be hands on in all aspects of the accounting role. You will be responsible for ensuring deadlines are met, entering and reconciling transactions, and making sure transactions have appropriate approvals and back up. You will be responsible for ensuring all transactions are entered into the accounting software and reconciled on a monthly basis. Timeliness, accuracy and a focus on deadlines are key requirements for this part of the role. We expect this to be 40% of your time. You are the Accounting Department.

Daily activities may include but are not limited to:

• Invoicing
• Payroll
• Cash management
• Accounts payable
• Credit card entries
• Reporting

Project Accounting: In this capacity, you will be supporting project leads in ensuring that their project cost accounting is accurate and revenue is recognized. Leave nothing on the table! Your efforts will help them focus on billable activities. You will be using our project management system, Mavenlink, auditing contracts, updating project budgets and supporting reports, and communicating with clients. You will be responsible for ensuring that revenue is recognized in a timely and accurate manner. Organization, communications, attention to detail and follow through are key aspects of this role. We expect this to be 60% of your time.

Daily activities may include but are not limited to:

• Mavenlink project set up, maintenance, and reconciliation of data between systems.
• Managing the monthly billing process and related tasks in Mavenlink, Excel, Word and QuickBooks
• Auditing contracts to ensure that billing is accurate
• Coordinating team members involved in client billing
• Updating status reports will billing information
• Ensuring that all time is submitted and approved on a weekly basis, including staff communications
• Serving as lead for client billing communications

About Heuristic Solutions

Heuristic Solutions is a technology consulting firm founded in 1996 and headquartered in Arlington, VA. We are pioneers as we search for new and innovative ways to solve problems; we act intentionally to deliver predictable success; we achieve excellence as a team. We value diversity and seek people that will show up every single day ready to make a fresh contribution.

LearningBuilder is our state of the art credentialing management platform that is used by certification, accreditation, and licensing organizations. Over 1 M licensed and credentialed practitioners use LearningBuilder to manage their credentials. It is a remarkable product supported by a remarkable team.

Come join us!

Requirements

The ideal candidate will. . .

• Have 7 - 10 years of experience with accounting operations and month end close
• Have strong knowledge of corporate finance and other accounting theory, principles, and practices
• Possess advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office, including heavy lifting in MS Excel
• Be proficient in processing payroll, preferably with ADP experience
• Be proficient in accounting systems, preferably QuickBooks
• Be proficient in handling “live” checks
• Problem solve and work independently
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate project management skills
• Be able to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse staff, colleagues, and clients
• Enjoy learning and actively working to expand your knowledge base and worldview (tech or otherwise)

At this time our recruiting efforts are limited to the Washington Metropolitan region.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work authorization at this time.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Telecommute stipend (Parking or Metro), 401K Contribution, office dog.

Annual Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000