Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist Hybrid Work in Environment in Fairfax, VA 22030 | Currently – 2 days in office – 3 days remote SPARGO, Inc. is a full-service event management company, offering a suite of services that support the production of trade shows, conventions, conferences, symposiums, and seminars. Benefits: Casual Work Environment 100% Company Paid Medical (choice of 3 plans), Dental and Vision for Employee. Available FSA or HSA account. 100% Company paid Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance 100% Company paid Long Term Disability Insurance AFLAC is available. 401(k) Plan Paid Sick and Vacation Leave Summary: The Accounting Specialist acts as a key player between the Controller and the Accounting team. This position will interact with the Controller and actively participate in the preparation and analysis of financial reports, as well as month-end reconciliations and Accounts Payable. The position supports the Controller in a wide range of projects as necessary. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (in order of importance): Ensure accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to internal and external monthly financial statements, reports for internal and external customers. Responsible for assisting with month-end and year-end closing financial analysis. Responsible to become SME with QuickBooks, ADP and Nexonia. Prepare journal entries and month end balance sheet account reconciliations. Establish and maintain systems and internal controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, and enhance the agency’s value. Develop and improve systems, reporting and processes. Mentor, train, and assist the accounting staff. Respond to the Controller as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate financial needs. Complete special projects and reports as necessary. Key player in the annual FS review, the annual 401K audit, and the annual insurance audit. Assist the Controller with research on new procedures and processes related to new client contracts and business needs. Maintain confidentiality of all information related to clients, customers, and employees. As needed process timely and accurate vendor invoices, per diem requests, expense reports and check requests for payment Prepare and process check runs and Client housing Checks. Approve and process Nexonia expenses. Assist with month end and year end close. Maintain A/P accounting database. Research vendor accounts, invoices or statements and satisfactorily resolve issues. Prepare and process monthly credit card journal entries. Prepare standard monthly journal entries. Assist with monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Additional responsibilities as assigned including Ad-hoc reports/analysis. Qualifications (computer & communication skills, training, certification, etc.): Strong level of proficiency using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel, with the ability to use pivot tables. Strong self-motivated multi-tasker able to set priorities, meet deadlines, work independently and display leadership skills. Strong computer data entry skills and attention to detail/accuracy. Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to interface at all levels within the organization. Must possess the ability to coordinate, obtain and analyze data from a variety of sources, both internal and external to the department. Must have flexibility to continually respond to frequent shifts in priorities and to fulfill the requirements of senior management and department leaders. Strong knowledge of GAAP Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration. Five (5) to Seven (7) years of progressively more responsible accounting experience required. 2+ years of progressive functional A/P experience Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, QuickBooks and Nexonia Job costing experience a plus Travel Required: 10%