Job Description
Job Description
Staff Accountant :
Reporting to the Controller and CFO, the Staff Accountant will provide administrative and financial support services. The position works closely with other accounting personnel and external clients.
Competencies :
- GAAP Accounting.
- Government Accounting.
- Financial Transactions.
- Collaboration Skills.
- Ethical Conduct.
- Thoroughness and attention to detail.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Monitor Accounts Receivable / collections to include setting up new customer accounts and compiling AR invoices.Process Accounts Payable invoices and W-9 verification for new vendors, weekly Accounts Payable check run, and monitor when invoices are due.Asset Management process and reporting.Reconcile monthly deposits.Process, reconcile credit card payments and code to proper account.Post journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts as needed.Process monthly bank reconciliations.Assist with financial statement review.Month-end closing process.Additional duties as assigned.Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. An associate degree in accounting may be considered with 5 years' experience.2-5 years of professional experience in accounting and finance in government accounting.Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and Outlook).Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Unanet Deltek, Procas, etc.Strong analytical problem-solving aptitude with creative solutions, ability to organize work with large amounts of information efficiently, manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with strong attention to detail.Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both in writing and verbally, with management, vendors, and clients.Able to work as a team player.Open to the development of skills and knowledge.Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to change.Excellent customer service skills.Work Environment :
This job operates in a clerical, office setting, or remote setting.This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands :
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.Position Type and Expected Hours of Work :
Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 9 : 30 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m. and must work 40.0 hours each week to maintain full time status.Travel
Limited or no travel is expected for this position.Required Education and Experience :
Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent number of years of experience plus 2-5 years of accounting experience.Experience with and knowledge in the following :
Incurred Cost SubmissionsGovernment and Commercial AccountingMulti-Accounting Systems (QuickBooks, Deltek, Unanet, Procas, etc.).Reconciliations.Analytical Abilities.Other DutiesPlease note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
