Staff Accountant/Treasury Analyst presso PLUS Communications

PLUS Communications, a public affairs firm based in Arlington, Virginia, is looking for a Staff Accountant/Treasury Analyst to join its finance team.

Responsibilities: 

The new Staff Accountant/Treasury Analyst will be a part of a dynamic team of Accounting professionals and will report into the Controller. They will:

• Manage the company's cash flow and financial liquidity, which includes monitoring cash balances, forecasting future cash needs, arranging cash with the parent company, and working with financial institutions and other departments to ensure funds are available when and where they're needed
• Oversee the process for cash posting, forecasting, general ledger positing, and reconciliation 
• Comply with all financial requirements presented to them by PLUS or its parent company partners, including closely managing banking relationships and maintaining detailed, precise financial records
• Build and maintain positive and productive working partnerships with both internal colleagues and external holding company partners/vendors.

Preferred Qualification:

• Strong analytical abilities to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, perform detailed reconciliations, and make strategic decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for presenting financial data to management and for negotiating with external partners.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple and ever-changing priorities.
• Collaborate with the broader business team and possess a strong desire to constantly learn and innovate.

We will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration. No phone inquiries please.

Requirements

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration is required. An advanced degree, such as an MBA, or professional certifications is preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of prior experience in finance, treasury, or accounting roles.
• Proficiency in financial software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems like PeopleSoft or Sage Intaact or similar software, and advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Highest level of accuracy and attention to detail to manage financial records and transactions. 

• Positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to work over 40 hours during close cycle or project implementations, as needed.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation with an opportunity for a year-end bonus. Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance. We also offer a paid parental leave program, paid vacation, paid sick leave and employer subsidy for commuter expenses. In addition, we have a hybrid work environment.

PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.