Associate, Accounting - Invariant

Invariant, a top-ranked, woman-owned government relations and strategic communications firm with bipartisan government relations and communications professionals providing strategic advice to established Fortune 500 companies, new, disruptive start-ups, as well as government organizations, trade associations, non-profits, and individuals.

We are seeking an Accounting Associate to join our Washington, DC based accounting team.

You will work in a dynamic environment, providing valuable support to our employees, working closely with our Accounting and Operations team to support Payables processing, Month-end accounting close procedures, and General Ledger reconciliations and presentation. You will also participate in the firm’s budgeting and forecasting process and other projects as needed.

You will report to the Sr. Staff Accountant. Invariant is a different kind of firm. We look at communications, public affairs, government relations, and business strategy holistically. You will do challenging, impactful work here. If that sounds interesting to you, come join us.

What you’ll do:

• Administer the accounts payable and travel processing and recording with adherence to the firm’s policies and procedures.
• Support Sr. Staff Accounting with client invoicing and revenue recognition policy adherence
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations, as well as ad hoc analysis and projects
• Support the revenue and cash application billing process
• Produce clear and timely monthly reconciliations to assigned general ledger accounts
• Deliver regular reporting and collaborate with the accounting team to find innovative solutions
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, including risk assessments

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience; professional services, Communications or PR agency a plus.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Netsuite, Sage Intacct or Microsoft D365) and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Must demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to set and manage priorities and plan, organize, prioritize, and multi-task a variable workload with solid attention to detail.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), commonly used accounting concepts, practices, maintaining reporting standards.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Resourceful and proactive, able to deal with issues as they arise
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capacity to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure with attention to detail

The target salary range for this role is $50,000 - $60,000 USD annually.

The base salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and market data.

In addition, our total rewards package includes an annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance and that of the firm; commissions; robust medical, dental, and vision plans with employer HSA contributions; generous retirement matching; educational assistance; professional development assistance; unlimited time off; and other benefits.

Invariant is committed to creating a diverse culture and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.