Company Overview
The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-focused services and solutions provider headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Since our founding in 2019, we’ve been dedicated to supporting Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers both across the United States and around the world. As an employee-centered organization, we prioritize purpose-driven work and delivering impactful results to those we serve.
About the Job
The Swift Group is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to manage daily general accounting operations in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in accounting who thrive in a small, entrepreneurial business setting.
Key Responsibilities
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Payroll: Process semi-monthly payroll and timesheets
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General Ledger: Manage journal entries and account reconciliations
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Invoicing: Generate invoices based on contract terms (weekly, semi-monthly, monthly)
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Accounts Payable: Process vendor invoices and employee reimbursements
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Accounts Receivable: Post customer payments and maintain records
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Project Updates: Maintain project funding and timelines
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Compliance: Support audits (DCAA and bank) and prepare monthly customer deliverables
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Reporting: Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting
Qualifications
Required:
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2–5 years of accounting experience
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Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Office 365, SharePoint)
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High attention to detail and strong communication skills
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Experience in small business or entrepreneurial settings
Preferred:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
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Payroll processing experience
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Background in consulting environment