Staff Accountant - Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Position Description: · CGI Federal is looking for a career driven Accounting Professional to join our Finance/Accounting team supporting the Global Support Services (Visa) contract.  This position offers the opportunity for growth and career development for a talented and motiva ...

Job description

Position Description:

CGI Federal is looking for a career driven Accounting Professional to join our Finance/Accounting team supporting the Global Support Services (Visa) contract.  This position offers the opportunity for growth and career development for a talented and motivated individual.  The Accounting position requires an individual to have 0-5 years of applicable experience and a degree in accounting. The primary focus of this position will be full cycle accounting for international branches and subsidiaries.  Qualified candidates will need to possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, oral and written skills, attention to detail, organizational and time management skills, and a good understanding of project accounting skills. Above all, the successful candidate must be team focused, be willing to serve in multiple roles, and have a can-do attitude.  CGI Federal provides a dynamic and exciting environment to learn and grow.

This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Communication and Approach
Ongoing communication and coordination with Legal, Third Parties, Treasury, Tax, contract management, Finance, Corporate and other Business Units
Attend weekly meetings to participate in start-up and ongoing activities
Maintain permanent documents and reporting calendars for International Accounting; coordinate deliverables with Tax and Third Parties
Maintain documentation profile on all Branches and Subsidiaries
Monthly/Quarterly Accounting & Reporting
Review detail ledger transactions monthly to ensure complete and correct accounting for the entity/Branch
Gather and provide support for all transaction detail to third-party accounting firms as required
Reconcile intercompany accounts monthly
Record transfer pricing revenue
Record professional fees accruals
Prepare entity P&L and B/S statement quarterly as required
Prepare financial reports and respond to other ongoing inquiries for the entities/branches as required by Tax
Respond to audit requests
Work with Corporate on statutory closeout
Prepare cash flow and P&L budgets and forecasts
Monitor cash activity to anticipate when cash deposits are required and to settle intercompany accounts via invoicing
Prepare and submit MSA invoices from the entity to CGI Federal
Review and coordinate payment of vendor invoices as needed for the entities/branches; maintain and document proper invoicing procedures for various geographies
Provide support for vendor and PO set-up
Other
Explore improved processes for reporting, compliance, and working with Third Parties
Work independently with outside accounting firms to prepare statutory financial statements
Gather and provide support for all transaction detail to third-party accounting firms as required
Reconcile intercompany accounts monthly
Record transfer pricing revenue
Record professional fees accruals
Prepare entity P&L and B/S statement quarterly as required
Prepare financial reports and respond to

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Education Requirements:
. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Additionally, the successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
. Excellent written and verbal communications skills
. Solid analytical, organizational and time management skills
. An acute attention to detail with strong analytical and problem solving skills
. Ability to produce high quality deliverables and work under tight deadlines
. Commitment to high standards, customer service, integrity, and ethics
. Strong discipline to research complex matters across many disciplines
. Self-motivated, with a sense of autonomy, initiative and responsibility

Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:
Costpoint experience
Intercompany experience
Experience with International Accounting firms

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $58, $121,100.00.

CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:  
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive insurance options
Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
Paid parental leave
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Wellness and Well-being programs

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Skills:

• Detail-oriented
• English
• Finance & Accounting
• Data Analysis
• Deltek Costpoint
• International (Fed)

What you can expect from us:

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI's legal duty to furnish information.