Financial Accounting Analyst
ECS • Chantilly, Virginia • Full Time • $75,000–$90,000 / year
Posted on Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Responsibilities
The Financial Accounting Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of general ledger activity across multiple entities. This role owns assigned balance sheet accounts, performs detailed reconciliations, investigates discrepancies, and partners with operational teams to improve financial accuracy at the source.
Support monthly reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts, including complex accounts
Manage all prepaid accounts and record amortization on a monthly basis.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies between subledgers and the general ledger
Identify root causes of mis-postings and recurring issues and recommend corrective actions
Prepare and post adjusting journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
Review financial activity across entities to ensure proper accounting treatment
Partner with AP, AR, payroll, and operational teams to improve coding accuracy and reduce errors
Monitor trends and recurring issues; escalate systemic concerns
Assist in developing and maintaining accounting procedures and documentation
Support audit processes, including preparation of schedules and responses to auditor inquiries
Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies
Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger and multi-entity environments
- If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned areas
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
- Effective communication skills across accounting and non-accounting teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
The expected pay range for this role and location is $75,000 - $90,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.
About Us
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger and multi-entity environments
- If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned areas
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
- Effective communication skills across accounting and non-accounting teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
The expected pay range for this role and location is $75,000 - $90,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
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