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Accountant IIAFSPA • Washington, DC, US
Accountant II

Accountant II

AFSPA • Washington, DC, US
22 hours ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

AFSPA

Description :

AFSPA is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

  • A Resume is required for consideration. Application submissions without a resume included will be automatically disqualified from consideration.

Compensation for this position is in the $55k range to $62k range, depending on qualifications and experience.

We offer benefits that include subsidized Medical and dental coverage. Other optional benefits include 401K, Vision, Life Insurance, & more.

Hybrid work schedule until otherwise notified. Hybrid work schedules are based on business needs and may require you to work in the office up to 4 days per week.

Summary : The Accountant II supports the overall provision of Accounting & Finance services, policies, and programs. Job functions include computing, classifying, recording, and verifying numerical data for use in maintaining accounting records by performing the following functions.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Duties & responsibilities for each major area include, but are not limited to the following :

Accounts Payable

  • Prepare accounts payable invoices, understand the substance of the underlying transaction, and code to the appropriate general ledger account, post payments, and process payments in Bill.com
  • Maintain a list of recurring monthly invoices and ensure timely receipt (call vendor / invoice approver if not received) and payment
  • Process adjustments and void checks in Sage Intacct (as needed)

    • Accounts Receivable / Cash Receipts

  • AIP payment application to ensure AR balances are correct
  • Cash receipts
  • Credit card receipts
  • Direct debit processing

    • General Ledger

  • Maintain general ledger
  • Timely recording of general ledger entries into accounting system (Sage Intacct) and ensuring all transactions meet current standards and GAAP.
  • Creating / updating spreadsheets to load into the accounting system and maintain a log of all general ledger entries. This is to properly document and track all monetary transactions / events. This is done throughout each month for recurring and special (one-time) entries.
  • Prepare journal entries

    • Cash Management

  • Monitor cash balances to ensure funds are available for AP, payroll, and operational needs
  • Prepare timely cash draws from Aetna / OPM
  • Manage cash balances between investment and checking accounts

    • Audits and Tax Filings / Compliance

  • Audit and tax preparation for both AFSPA & FEHB
  • Maintains “prepared by client schedules” (PBC) and uploads to shared website Suralink.
  • Fields requests from auditors and explains the procedure used in different duties (such as journal entries, year-end accruals, and account reconciliations), for both interim and year-end field work.

    • Other

  • Partner relationships
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external partners. EX : (Aetna, Johnson Lambert (JLCO), Truist, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Harvest Wealth (HW), Paylocity, Sage, Bill, Cconcur)
  • Create / maintain SOPs for responsibilities listed above
  • Other duties as assigned

    • Requirements : Qualifications :

    To perform this job successfully, a Junior Accountant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Preferrable competencies of a Junior Accountant include but are not limited to : Highly detail-oriented with good communication (oral & written), organizational, time management, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills; Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines; Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees; Ethical conduct and Thoroughness; Microsoft Word and Excel (advanced beginner to intermediate); Paylocity, Sage Intacct, Bill.com; Internet Explorer; database software and Microsoft Outlook. Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.

    The Accountant II supports Accounting & Finance practices and objectives that will provide accurate & timely financial reporting, that emphasizes customer service, empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, and goal attainment.

    Education / Experience :

  • Two years of Accounting education and two years of related accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, preferred.
  • Broad knowledge and experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts payable, Payroll, General Ledger, Account reconciliations, and working knowledge of FAR and FTR preferred.

    • Work Location :

    The following are work locations that AFSPA utilizes : New Carrollton, Maryland Satellite Office; Washington, DC Headquarters; and remote. Work location will be assigned and / or changed based upon business need and at Management’s sole discretion.

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