Junior Accountant

About Aretum

DHS Suitability Required

Aretumis a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense civilian and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy technology and transformation helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration inclusion and professional growth are at the forefront.

Job Summary

Aretum is seeking a Junior Accountant to support daily accounting operations by preparing journal entries performing account reconciliations and assisting with financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal accounting requirements. The role requires someone who is detail-oriented analytical and collaborative with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies while supporting month-end close activities and maintaining accurate financial records.

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Apply Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to analyze reconcile and report intergovernmental transactions.
• Prepare financial schedules supporting elimination entries and resolve trading partner discrepancies.
• Prepare and post U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL)-compliant journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Review payroll accounting transactions prior to posting to verify accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare payroll accruals and reconcile payroll disbursements from multiple payroll sources to U.S. Treasury disbursements.
• Identify research and resolve payroll accounting discrepancies preparing corrective journal entries as needed.
• Reconcile Fund Balance with Treasury (FBWT) to agency financial reporting and investigate variances.
• Document reconciliation findings recommend corrective actions and prepare USSGL-compliant journal entries to resolve identified discrepancies.
• Ensure all reconciliations journal entries and supporting documentation comply with federal accounting standards agency policies and reporting requirements.

• BS and 2 () years experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Experienced accounting professional with strong analytical organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proven team player with experience working in fast-paced deadline-driven environments.
• Experience supporting federal accounting operations including general ledger activities and monthly financial close processes.
• Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements.
• Ability to interpret and apply U.S. Treasury USSGL accounting scenarios or comparable private-sector accounting standards.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience developing documenting and communicating financial management policies procedures and operational guidance.
• Ability to implement and support changes to financial management practices and financial system operations.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze complex financial data and recommend effective solutions.

Preferred

• CPA

Travel Requirements

This is a remote position; however occasional travel may berequiredbased on project needs client meetings team collaboration events or training is expected to be less than 5% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

EEO Statement

Aretumis committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence integrity and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications skills and ability to perform the job without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity EmployerAretumcomplies withall applicable federal state and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nations veterans and military familiesprovidingcareer opportunities that honor their service and experience.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability please contactforassistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

U.S. Work Authorization

Due to federal contract requirements only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position. This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain andmaintaina Public Trust or Suitability Determination depending on the agencys background investigation requirements.

• Health Care Plan (Medical Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave (Maternity Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development

Required Experience:

Junior IC