Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: Manassas, VA – Hybrid, 4 days onsite / Fridays remote

Assignment Type: 3–4 Month Contract

Compensation: $25–$26/hour

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries accurately and in accordance with accounting requirements
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts
• Perform regular accounts receivable reconciliations
• Identify and communicate account discrepancies and support timely resolution
• Assist with month-end financial close activities
• Prepare accounts receivable reports for internal and external use
• Support collections efforts by preparing aging and outstanding balance information
• Analyze movements within accounts receivable aging categories
• Manage assigned accounting responsibilities in a deadline-focused environment
• Identify exceptions in daily processing and help develop procedures to resolve recurring issues
• Support ongoing improvements to accounting processes
• Learn and utilize internal financial systems, including platforms supporting policy and claims activity
• Partner with accounting team members to support broader financial operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required
• 2+ years of accounting experience required
• Strong account reconciliation experience required
• Experience preparing journal entries and supporting month-end close
• Accounts receivable experience strongly preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the broader accounting team
• Comfortable learning new accounting and financial systems

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.