What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at SAIC Career Site?
Description
SAIC has an immediate opening for an Accountant to support customer activities on a high visibility effort. In this role you will be responsible for assessing the technical accounting requirements for a variety of complex transactions; implementing new accounting standards; recommending and implementing industry best practices; and ensuring appropriate accounting control procedures are maintained for all relevant process areas. This position is located in Tysons Corner.
Responsibilities:
- Perform technical accounting research on significant and unique transactions and assist in the preparation of accounting memoranda and executive summaries documenting the accounting impact and conclusions
- Review and analyze new accounting pronouncements to determine the impact and when applicable, assist with the implementation of new standards
- Assist in the drafting of new/updated global accounting policies
- Provide analysis and support to external auditors
Qualifications
Qualifications - External
- Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI with Polygraph prior to starting
- Master's Degree in Taxation or Accounting
- 3 or more years of related experience, academic experience included
- A strong interest in performing technical accounting research over a broad range of topics
- Ability to navigate and interpret the relevant authoritative literature and evaluate and recommend solutions
- Exceptional communication skills (written and oral) and a demonstrated ability to prepare and organize work paper files
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Strong multi-tasking skills and flexibility to switch from one project to the next
- Experience working for one of the Big 4 public accounting firms
Desired Experience:
- Experience in forensic accounting to include anti-money laundering activities
- Certified Public Accountant
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Salary : $7 - $0
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