Staff Accountant I

RIVA Solutions Inc.•Reston, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

RIVA Solutions is seeking a Staff Accountant I to support entry-level accounting, reconciliation, and reporting activities. This role provides foundational support across financial reporting, audit preparation, and day-to-day accounting operations while helping ensure data accuracy, documentation quality, and timely completion of recurring financial tasks. The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a structured, compliance-driven environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
1–3 years of accounting or finance experience
Basic understanding of accounting principles, preferably in a federal environment
Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
Ability to learn financial systems, reconciliation processes, and reporting requirements
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain and maintain a Federal clearance

Nice To Haves

Exposure to federal accounting concepts, including USSGL
Experience supporting audit, reconciliation, or financial reporting activities
Familiarity with compliance-driven financial environments
Ability to support process documentation and reporting improvement efforts

Responsibilities

Support data validation, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities
Assist with preparation of supporting documentation for audits and reporting cycles
Perform basic accounting tasks and financial analysis
Support documentation efforts, including standard operating procedures and process materials
Assist with data cleanup and reporting preparation
Collaborate with team members to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness
Contribute to recurring accounting activities and reporting deadlines as assigned