Corporate Accounting Lead

CACI•Reston, VA

About The Position

The Corporate Accounting Lead supports the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of corporate financial reporting. The role prepares, reviews, and reconciles general ledger activity, with a focus on payroll, compensation, and employee benefits, and oversees payroll-related journal entries to ensure transactions are accurate, supported, and properly recorded. It requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, account reconciliation, and internal controls. The Corporate Accounting Lead analyzes account activity, investigates discrepancies, identifies process improvements, and supports compliance with accounting procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. The position collaborates with internal stakeholders, supports internal and external audits, maintains process documentation, and contributes to special projects and initiatives. It also provides opportunities to share knowledge, cross-train team members, and support the development of the Corporate Accounting function.

Requirements

At least three years of accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to analyze financial data, research discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues accurately and efficiently.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing, reviewing, or reconciling payroll, compensation, and employee benefit journal entries.
Experience reconciling quarterly IRS Form 941 filings to payroll records, payroll tax liabilities, and general ledger accounts.
Experience supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
Familiarity with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit support.
Experience identifying process inefficiencies and implementing improvements or automation.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining accounting issues and presenting findings to internal stakeholders.
Self-motivation, strong initiative, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others.
Interest in expanding technical accounting knowledge, developing leadership skills, and pursuing future career advancement.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and maintain journal entries related to payroll, compensation, employee benefits, and other assigned corporate accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, support, and recording in the appropriate periods.
Oversee, review, and manage payroll journal entries; validate financial data, account coding, documentation, and general ledger postings; investigate discrepancies and coordinate their resolution.
Prepare and review complex account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial reports; research variances, determine root causes, and prepare or recommend correcting entries and preventive solutions.
Prepare and review quarterly Form 941 reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, maintain documentation, and coordinate with Payroll, Tax, and other stakeholders to support accurate and timely reporting.
Analyze general ledger activity, investigate unusual fluctuations or discrepancies, and maintain records in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and other deliverables by established deadlines.
Perform accounting activities in accordance with company policies, internal control requirements, and SOX standards; maintain documentation and identify opportunities to strengthen controls and compliance.
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and account analyses, responding to auditor inquiries, and helping resolve identified issues.
Develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures, process documentation, and accounting work instructions.
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, improve data accuracy, and implement process enhancements where appropriate.
Collaborate with Accounting, Payroll, Human Resources, IT, and other functions to resolve accounting issues, improve data integrity, and support projects and system initiatives.
Provide cross-training, guidance, and mentoring to peers; share best practices and contribute to team development.
Participate in corporate accounting initiatives, system enhancements, process improvement efforts, and other special projects as assigned.
Take a proactive, solutions-oriented approach, communicate issues clearly, and work effectively with colleagues across the Corporate Accounting team.