Staff Accountant in Alexandria

Job Summary/Company:Sparks Group has teamed up with a religious organization in search for a professional and proactive Staff Accountant. The ideal candidate will provide sound financial management and report and provide subject matter expertise for the procurement of services and contractual agreements. They will support the Managers and leadership with reporting, and compliance matters and establish strong working relationships with external and internal stakeholders. If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity in your career, apply now! Responsibilities:Prepare reporting, analysis and reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts, accruals, expenditure processing and record updates Overseeing full-cycle contract (vendor) compliance & oversight (RFP to closeout) including contract creation & development, negotiation, scope review, execution, assessment, management, termination, etc.Support annual forecasting/budget process for assigned units/projects Accurately analyze financial statements, monitor trends, and conduct reporting and related activitiesConduct variance analysis of balance sheet to support cashflow reportingSupport external audit and internal audit activities related to technical accounting mattersCollaborate with cross-functional business partners and vendor to resolve discrepanciesPerforms special projects as requested Qualifications/Background Profile:Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field5+ years of relevant accounting/finance experience, preferably with a church or non-profit organizationCertified procurement, contracting or equivalent professional designation preferred, and knowledge of contract law desiredKnowledge of the accounting procedures, and techniques, financial records, and transactions Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications; intermediate to advanced Excel skills requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with teams and present recommendations Process oriented with the ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects together Handle all sensitive and confidential information with discretion Qualified candidates should apply below AND call Sparks Group for additional details. Please note, resume must include a valid email address in order to be considered. We look forward to discussing your background, your current job search, and your potential career path with Sparks Group!Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.