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Staff Accountant

Job in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20883, USA
Listing for: AIT - Arctic Information Technology, Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-12
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview:

JOB SUMMARY:The Staff Accountant position is primarily responsible for providingfulllifecycle accounting, tracking, and reporting of the companys fixed assets and capitalized equipment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and company policies. This role supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, with a strong emphasis on asset capitalization, depreciation, disposals, inventory tracking, and reconciliation between subledgers and the general ledger.

The position works closely with the Accounting Manager/Controller, operations,logistics, and external auditors tomaintainaccuratefinancial records, support audits and tax filings, and continuously improve asset-related processes and controls. The role also provides general accounting support and serves as a knowledgeable resource for asset-related questions across the organization.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Role-Specific Skills

  • Manage the full fixed asset lifecycle, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, impairments, and disposalsin accordance with

    GAAP.
  • Record andmaintainfixed asset additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules within the ERP system.
  • Reconcile the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger on a monthly basis and investigate and resolve variances.
  • Maintain complete andaccuratesupporting documentation and schedules for all fixed asset activity.
  • Partner withlogisticsand operations teams to track company-owned equipment, including

    HaaS(Hardware as a Service) and internal employee equipment, using inventory management systems (e.g., Snipe-IT).
  • Support periodic physical asset inventories and asset verification processes.
  • Compile and provide required data for annual property tax filings and other external reporting related to fixed assets.
  • Assist with audit requests related to fixed assets, inventory, capitalization policies, and depreciationmethodologies.
  • Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
  • Perform assigned balancesheetreconciliations and resolve variancesin a timely manner.
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including accruals, adjustments, and analysis.
  • Maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts related to assets, prepaids, and inventory.
  • Maintain the general ledger in a complete,accurate, andtimelymannerin accordance with

    GAAP.
  • Assist with sales, use tax filings,andmaintaindocumentation for compliance and audit support.
  • Assist with annual 1099/1096 processing and related reporting requirements.
  • Provide requested financial information and supporting schedules for audits, tax filings, and parent company reporting.

Communication and Teamwork

  • Demonstrate professional, clear, and effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Collaborate effectively with accounting peers, operations,logistics, and management.

    Communicateaccurateinformation to appropriate stakeholdersina timelyand professional manner.
  • Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment whenmanagingsensitive financial information.
Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
  • 5+years of progressive accounting experience,with significant hands-on responsibility for fixed assets and month-end close.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
  • Experience with asset-intensive environments, inventory tracking, or equipment-heavy operations preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and accounting systems (e.g., Dynamics GP, Connect Wise, or similar ERP platforms).
  • Outstanding ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
  • Works well under stress, pressure, and deadlines.
  • Well-organized, self-directed team player.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The majority ofwork is performed in a professional office setting with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities, and abilities.

Professional office environment with potential for hybrid work arrangements.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION:
It is design DATA, Inc.s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable…

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