Junior Accountant

Posted 7 Days Ago
2 Locations
Remote
Entry level
Security
The Role
The Junior Accountant will support accounting operations and ensure compliance with federal regulations by preparing financial statements, performing routine accounting tasks, assisting with audits, and maintaining financial controls. This role involves collaboration with teams to provide financial insights and requires familiarity with accounting standards.
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Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life? At Ardent, we have both. Ardent employees are committed to solving our customers’ most difficult problems—and we are committed to the well-being, personal goals, and professional development of our employees. We are “All In.” We put forth our strongest effort possible to get the mission accomplished and we do it together. We respect the skills and experience you bring to the Ardent team. And we provide a rewarding environment to help you succeed. 

We offer highly competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth. A collective service mindset underpins our work, and a shared camaraderie to serve clients, colleagues, and our communities sets us apart. Our full commitment to being "All In" for our employees and our clients is not just our approach, it is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, choose Ardent and make a difference with us. 

Ardent is seeking a Junior Accountant to join our team.  

This is a Hybrid/Remote position in the Vienna, VA area.

Position Description:

Ardent is hiring an energetic and driven Junior Accountant to join our team. This role is ideal for a motivated individual ranging from a recent college graduate to those with a few years of accounting experience, preferably with exposure to federal government contracting. The Junior Accountant will play a key role in supporting accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal regulations, and contributing to financial reporting and analysis. This position reports to the organization's financial controller.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • 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.

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. Recent 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 of 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 willing to undergo the government-issued background investigation process.

Ardent is an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

The Company
Arlington, VA
132 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

For nearly 15 years, ArdentMC has served this country by delivering award-winning security and defense technology solutions. Our clients'​ missions range from medical evacuation in overseas theaters to border protection to port security. They trust ArdentMC to guarantee quality, reliability and responsiveness.
The ArdentMC Team is the underpinning of our success. Our IT professionals specialize in large-scale situational awareness, geographic visualization, cloud, and information sharing technologies.
ArdentMC inspires its employees to love their jobs. We can help you grow your career by connecting you with our top-notch professionals on challenging projects. We actively mentor and equip our employees to be thought leaders in their fields, and we offer competitive salaries and benefits, including financial rewards for excellence.
If you like a fast-paced environment where insights are valued and innovations encouraged, then we want to meet you. Please visit our Career Portal [url: http://www.ardentmc.com/careers] to discover opportunities at ArdentMC.

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