Junior Accountant
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant for a full-time role supporting METECS' Accounting team. This position involves applying financial regulationsincluding Cost Accounting Standards and GAAPto company processes, policies, and procedures. Under the guidance of the senior accountant, the Junior Accountant will help maintain accurate financial records, prepare reports, and contribute to various accounting functions.
The Junior Accountant will play a key role in daily accounting operations and financial analysis, supporting the Senior Accountant with the following responsibilities :
- Record and summarize financial transactions, update the general ledger, and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
- Support accounts payable and receivable functions
- Assist with bank reconciliations to help identify and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain balance sheet account reconciliations and general ledger account analysis
- Prepare and analyze financial information in accordance with GAAP and other applicable regulations and accounting standards
- Contribute to daily accounting processes including journal entries
- Assist with monthly analysis of revenue, expenses, and budget variances across departments
- Generate routine and ad-hoc financial reports to support operational review and decision making
- Participate in special projects as requested
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related fieldWorking knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices and proceduresProficiency is Microsoft Excel and Word at an intermediate levelStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent organization skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasksAbility to plan effectively, meet deadlines, and maintain schedulesTeam oriented with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsDesired Qualifications :
Familiarity with government contracting processesWorking knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Experience using QuickBooks for accounting and financial reportingCitizenship or lawful permanent resident required due to federal position.
About METECS : We are a high-performance team providing advanced engineering, software, and analysis solutions for human space flight and terrestrial applications. We develop and integrate custom software for NASA and other government and commercial customers utilizing a wide variety of in-house, commercial, and open-source technologies. Our specialties include robotics automation, embedded systems, hardware / software integration, multibody dynamics simulations, immersive computer graphics, XR systems and advanced web-based tools.