Junior Accountant

Location: Herndon,Virginia,United States As a Junior Accountant, you will provide essential backbone support to our internal corporate finance team while also performing critical reconciliation work for our Federal client. It is a foundational position where your precision ensures both our internal operations and our high-profile client contracts remain financially sound and compliant. What You Will Achieve Transactional Support: You will assist with the day-to-day processing of Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R), helping to ensure that vendor invoices and client billings are handled efficiently. Contract Reconciliation: You will provide direct support in reconciling financial data for specific federal contracts, helping the team identify and resolve discrepancies to maintain contract compliance. Payroll & Data Validation: You will help collect and validate payroll data and track fixed asset records, contributing to the overall integrity of our internal financial reporting. Team Coordination: You will work alongside senior accountants and offshore back-office teams to compile data, maintain organized, audit-ready documentation, and provide senior leadership with the insights needed to make high-stakes business decisions. Must-Have Skills (Required) U.S. Citizenship required (no dual citizenship) Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university 0-2 years of experience in A/P, A/R, and General Ledger entries, with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential financial information with high integrity (internships or entry-level accounting experience preferred) Proven ability to perform bank or account reconciliations using analytical skills to investigate variances and resolve data discrepancies Demonstrated ability to mange multiple task deadlines – such as payroll cycles and month-end close – while maintaining accurate and audit-ready records Effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate smoothly with internal stakeholders, project managers, and offshore back-office teams Competency in Microsoft Excel (specifically Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs) to organize and verify financial spreadsheets Interest in process improvement and use of automation tools (e.g., Excel automation, Power BI) Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred) Basic exposure to government contracting (GovCon) environments or project-based accounting. Experience with accounting or ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) Familiarity with timekeeping and invoicing systems (e.g., Deltek, Unanet) Our Culture: What Makes Ascella Employees Great At Ascella, we celebrate innovative thinkers who are empowered to share their ideas and tackle real business challenges. Your creativity will not only be welcomed but also essential in shaping our processes and solutions. We are passionate about lifelong learning , fostering a culture that prioritizes professional development and personal growth. Here, you’ll collaborate with a talented team that supports and inspires each other, ensuring that you’re continually challenged and encouraged to expand your skills. Client satisfaction is at the heart of our mission. Our employees are dedicated to providing exceptional service, proactively addressing both current and future client needs. You’ll be part of a team that values the client experience as a key component of our success. Open communication is vital to our work environment. We maintain an open door policy, encouraging questions and the sharing of ideas. We believe in aligning individual contributions with company objectives, fostering transparency, and regularly seeking feedback to enhance our processes. Lastly, we are committed to being an inclusive organization. We embrace diversity, ensuring that all employees feel valued and respected. Our varied talents and experiences drive creativity and innovation, making our workplace dynamic and successful. ******************************************************* Position: Junior Acccountant Location: Remote (with occasional in-person meetings in Herndon, VA) Base Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and we are open to discussing compensation based on your qualifications and experience Other Compensation: 4% contribution to 401(k), performance bonus, profit-sharing Paid Time Off: 16 days PTO/year, 11 holidays/year Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k)…and more Position is open until filled, applications accepted on an ongoing basis. ******************************************************* Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Ascella Technologies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Ascella Technologies is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.