Junior Accountant

Summary

Join Ardent, a company committed to both impactful work and employee well-being, as a Junior Accountant. This remote position, with a preference for a hybrid schedule in Vienna, VA, is perfect for recent graduates or those with a few years of accounting experience, ideally in federal government contracting. You will support accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and contribute to financial reporting and analysis. Ardent offers competitive benefits, professional development, and a flexible, collaborative culture. This role reports to the Financial Controller.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply
• 0-2 years of accounting experience, with preference given to candidates having experience in federal government contracting
• Strong understanding of GAAP and preferred familiarity with federal financial regulations and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and training, experience, or understanding with general accounting software
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• A proactive team player with a willingness to learn and grow within the organization
• Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be U.S. Citizens willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and federal government contracting requirements
• Perform routine accounting tasks such as journal entries, account reconciliations, and ledger maintenance
• Support the accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate billing and payment processing
• Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including assisting with audits and budget preparation
• Help maintain internal financial controls and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making
• Stay informed of updates and changes in accounting standards, federal regulations, and industry best practices
• All other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in federal government contracting

Benefits

• Highly competitive benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Exceptional culture that embraces flexibility
• Remote position
• Preference given to candidates able to work a hybrid schedule (1 day/week) in Vienna, VA