Corporate Accountant, Cash & Bank Reconciliation

ECS Ltd•Chantilly, VA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Accountant, Cash & Bank Reconciliation owns the end-to-end monthly reconciliation process for more than 60 corporate bank accounts and the accounts payable and accounts receivable sub-ledgers. The role supports financial integrity, cash visibility, and an accurate month-end close using Microsoft Dynamics. It also provides broader corporate accounting experience through rotating assignments across areas such as accruals, intercompany accounting, prepaids, fixed assets, and flux analysis. The position follows a hybrid schedule based out of the company’s headquarters in Chantilly, Virginia and reports directly to the Corporate Controller.

Requirements

At least one year of relevant finance, treasury, or accounting experience, including familiarity with Engineering Consulting Services’ banking relationships, cash processes, and reconciliation workflow.
An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics; Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or Business Central is preferred.
Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and manipulation of large data sets.
Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical problem-solving skills, a strong desire to learn accounting fundamentals, and the ability to meet tight month-end deadlines.
Ability to work a hybrid schedule combining remote and in-office days and commute to the Chantilly, Virginia office.

Nice To Haves

Prior exposure to bank, A/P, or A/R reconciliations.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or Business Central.

Responsibilities

Perform monthly, weekly, and daily reconciliations for more than 60 bank accounts across multiple business entities.
Use Microsoft Dynamics to retrieve general ledger data, match automated bank feeds, and track transactional discrepancies.
Audit and match ACH transactions, wire transfers, credit card merchant processing, and checks.
Prepare daily cash position reports; monitor intercompany cash movements and bank transfers; and flag unusual activity, duplicate payments, and stale-dated checks.
Reconcile A/P and A/R sub-ledgers to general ledger control accounts, including aging reports, unapplied payments and credits, and open-item detail.
Tie A/R cash receipts and A/P disbursements to bank activity and identify unapplied, misapplied, or unmatched items.
Work with A/P and A/R teams to research and clear reconciling items, escalating aged or unusual balances to the Accounting Manager and Corporate Controller.
Identify, investigate, and resolve variances between source records and the general ledger; analyze recurring discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare journal entries, roll-forward schedules, and reconciliation reports in the ERP system to support the month-end close.
Build knowledge of the full month-end close through rotating responsibilities across corporate accounting areas, and take ownership of one or two additional account areas within 6–12 months, as agreed with the Corporate Controller.
Partner with Accounting and Financial Accounting & Analysis teams to understand transaction flows from source systems to the general ledger and financial statements.
Maintain organized digital documentation and workpapers for internal controls and external audit requirements.
Assist the Corporate Controller in identifying Microsoft Dynamics automation opportunities, including auto-matching rules and workflow improvements.
Document reconciliation procedures to support repeatability and cross-training.