LS&S is seeking a highly adaptive and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team cin Rockville, MD. This role will primarily be responsible for managing the billing and revenue recognition for our portfolio of companies, covering a diverse customer base of over 800 clients. As a key member of the accounting team, you will oversee monthly close journal entries, assist

with reconciliations, and cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, growth oriented environment. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing multiple tasks with precision, demonstrate a passion for customer service, and have a proven track record working collaboratively across multiple teams. This is a hybrid-remote position with two days per week in office and the remaining days remote.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.  

• Invoicing and Customer Accounts: Manage invoicing platforms, set up customer profiles, subscriptions, and invoices, and ensure invoice accuracy by cross-referencing against contracts. Compile invoice packages for outsourcing clients including multiple supporting source documentation and project invoices.
• Revenue Recognition & Billing Management: Own unbilled and deferred revenue schedules from start to finish, ensuring proper recognition and reconciliation
• Journal Entries & Reconciliations: Prepare journal entries, including but not limited to bank transfers, vendor payments, auto-withdrawals, and prepaid expenses. Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, accounts receivable, other asset and liability accounts
• Collaboration: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with multiple departments (Accounting, Sales & Marketing, Product) as well as customer contacts, addressing inquiries from both staff and customers to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Cash Receipts Management: Process and apply cash receipts for multiple accounts, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting
• Past Due Balances: Monitor and follow up on overdue customer payments, working closely with the account managers as needed
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders for billing and customer data.
• Cross-functional Support: Provide additional support to the accounting team in other areas as needed, ensuring seamless operations during peak periods
• Other duties as assigned

Expectations:

• Independent Problem-Solving: As a member of the accounting team, you are expected to approach tasks with a questioning mindset and understand not just how things are done, but also why things are done and think about how the puzzle pieces of the team all fit together
• Process Ownership: You should have a deep understanding of accounting processes and be able to contribute to the design and implementation of process enhancements
• Emotional Intelligence & Teamwork: You are expected to foster collaboration across teams and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

An individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required
• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in general ledger accounting, billing, and revenue recognition.
• Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with accounting software such as Business Central, Concur, Chargeover, Bill.com or similar platforms
• Technical Skills: Thorough understanding of AI and a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with multi-dimensional charts of accounts and complex coding structures is highly desirable
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational skills and an ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high-quality work
• Customer Service Orientation: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a professional and helpful approach
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on clarity and collaboration

You Will Excel in This Role If:

• You are passionate about supporting communities and making an impact in a growing

organization

• You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt well to change

• You embrace a positive, collaborative approach, regardless of task complexity, and are

willing to contribute in all areas of the team’s success

• You are highly reliable and handle sensitive data with the utmost confidentiality

• You are a quick learner with the flexibility to adapt to new systems and processes

• You believe no work is above or beneath you. As a small team at a growing organization,

both rudimentary and complex tasks are performed by all members of the team

Physical Requirements

• Full-time, 40 hours per week; additional hours may be required during peak periods to

meet deadlines.

• Ability to sit for extended periods and focus on tasks that require attention to detail,

such as reviewing financial documents.

• Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds (e.g., files, books).

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Options
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Salary range - $75,000 - $80,000

EEO STATEMENT

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.