Junior Accountant
Description
- Administer and manage the end-to-end expense reporting process using SAP Concur.
- Review employee expense reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policy and government regulations.
- Reconcile all expense reports to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Ensure expenses are properly classified, allocated, and recorded in accordance with FAR, DFARS, program specific, and company accounting policies.
- Review and reconcile all expenses, both billable and non-billable.
- Coordinate with employees to resolve questions, missing documentation, or non-compliant expenses.
- Partner with Accounts Payable to ensure timely reimbursement and accurate posting of expenses.
- Manage the company American Express program, to include reconciliation of all payment activity to cardholder expense reports entered in SAP Concur.
- Support monthly close activities related to travel and expense accounts, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Maintain documentation and audit trails to support internal and external audits.
- Provide ad hoc accounting and financial support as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 0–3 years of accounting or finance experience; internships or entry-level roles acceptable.
- Experience with or exposure to expense reporting systems (SAP Concur preferred).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and general ledger concepts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience in a government contracting or regulated environment.
- Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and cost allowability concepts.
- Experience supporting audits (DCAA or other government audits a plus).
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint or similar GovCon accounting systems.
About Xcelerate Solutions:
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!
Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.
Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.