GL Staff Accountant

Job Overview & Responsibilities:

The Staff Accountant 2 is responsible for general ledger accounting activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, sales tax calculations and payments, and support of the monthly close process. This role also provides ongoing support to the Accounts Payable (A/P) function and assists with payroll-related activities in coordination with a third-party payroll provider. The Staff Accountant 2 reports directly to the GL Supervisor.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

Maintain the integrity of the general ledger including preparation, review, and posting of journal entries.

Reconcile and maintain various balance sheet accounts.

Handle moderately complex accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP.

Assist with month-end and year-end close processes and the annual financial statement audit.

Perform audits of financial data to ensure accuracy and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Collaborate with team members to gather, analyze, and interpret financial information.

Attend team meetings and other accounting-related meetings as required.

Assist with payroll processing by calculating commissions, gathering and validating payroll data, and coordinating with the third-party payroll provider.

Review payroll files and ensure payroll data reconciles to internal accounting records.

Calculate and prepare the payment and reporting of sales and other applicable taxes.

Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive financial information.

Adhere to internal controls to ensure financial security and data integrity.

Support the A/P department as needed, including invoice processing, vendor account reconciliations, payment postings, and responding to vendor inquiries.

Other Duties:

Perform all other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

2-4 years’ experience working in progressive accounting roles.

Work experience utilizing accounting/financial software systems such as SalesForce and Certinia preferred.

Background in IT and/or government contracting preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (KSAs):

Strong knowledge base of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and accounts payable procedures

Thorough knowledge and demonstrated skills in matters related to accounting and financial policies, procedures, and reporting

Demonstrated intermediate/expert knowledge and use of MS Office Suite

Critical, analytical, and creative thinking to identify and solve problems

Exceptional attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize work to meet deadlines.

Ability to meet deadlines while juggling multiple and sometimes competing priorities in a fast-paced, high volume environment

Communication Proficiency

Time Management

Company Overview:

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Mythics and Emergent is required to abide by the Drug-Free Workplace Act, which requires Mythics and Emergent to provide a drug-free workplace, among other obligations. As part of this effort, Mythics and Emergent requires pre-employment drug tests for all candidates for employment. Please note that marijuana (including medical marijuana) is designated as a controlled substance under federal law and will be screened for in the drug test.

Why work at Mythics?

Because at Mythics, YOU count! At Mythics, our Corporate Values are at the foundation of everything we do. Our values, Respect – Empathy – Excellence – Fun (REEF), have created an environment that fosters creative thinking, respects your contributions, and accepts nothing less than excellence in serving our customers.

At Mythics, you will experience a truly enjoyable corporate culture. But don’t just take our word for it! Mythics has been named one of Virginia’s Best Places to Work for 8 consecutive years!

Enjoy Tailored Benefits to Suit Your Needs with our Flexible Options. Our benefit options include:

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans

Premier 401k retirement plan with corporate matching and a 529 college saving plan

Tax-advantaged Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account options

Legal Resources

Unlock Exclusive Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

Generous work/life balance opportunities supported by a PTO bank, paid holidays, leave programs and additional flex time off

Employee referral program

Employee recognition, gift and reward program

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Remote or hybrid work options

Engaging company events such as team building activities, annual awards and kick-off parties

Employee Resource Groups such as our Values & Women’s Leadership Committees – Focusing on charitable and volunteering events to give back to our community, creating an inclusive environment for all, and fun employee activities

Health and wellness-focused activities

Relaxation Spaces

In-office gourmet coffee, tea, fresh fruit and healthy snacks

Corporate GREEN approach – tracking energy consumption for reduction and purchasing only environmentally friendly products for our offices

Founded in 2000, Mythics is an award-winning Oracle systems integrator, consulting firm, managed services provider and elite Oracle platinum resale partner. Our business model is all about deep knowledge of Oracle technologies and business processes. We offer procurement and Oracle systems integration expertise across the full range of Oracle cloud, software, support, hardware, engineered systems, and appliances. It’s a focus that gives us the critical business experience and the Oracle technology advantage you need to succeed.