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Staff Accountant

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000/year

Kickstart your financial management career with Empirical! We're an emerging leader in financial management services, and we're looking for enthusiastic Staff Accountants to join our team in Washington, DC. If you're eager to learn, grow, and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and review financial statements and documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
• Perform regular reconciliations of accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Assist in the monthly closing process, including preparing journal entries and financial reports.
• Provide management with financial information through research and analysis.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and ensure compliance with regulatory guidance.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (minimum of 24 credit hours in accounting).
• 2-5 years of experience in accounting, interpreting, and analyzing data.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Fast learner with a willingness to learn new tasks and business functions.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• CPA candidate and/or CGFM preferred.
• Ability to occasionally work extra hours to meet deadlines.
• Ability to pass a federal background check and/or federal security clearance (U.S. Citizenship may be required for some client engagements).

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

At Empirical, we invest in our people. Here's what you can expect:

• Competitive compensation with bonus programs that reward outstanding performance
• Additional earning opportunities through employee referral and business development bonuses
• Generous PTO — 11 paid holidays plus vacation, personal, and sick days
• Comprehensive benefits — medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development support — reimbursement for certification exams, CPE credits, continuing education, and professional association dues
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Empirical Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. If you are a candidate in need of assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources. Please be advised that this contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of the application.