ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932. Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion. REPORTS TO: Assistant Controller SUPERVISES: N/A AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains detailed schedules of information inputted into the financial accounting system Audits journal entries to ensure properly logged in Finance journal entry log Inputs and posts journal entries into the General Ledger accounting system Maintains and organizes accounting journal entries and supporting documentation Scans, organizes, and maintains all accounting journal entries electronically Assists with providing support documentation for interim and year-end financial audits Supports various audits by Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) – to include audits which require going into the shipyard for observation and fulfilling timely responses to data requests Performs various account reconciliations Assists with archiving of Company records with off-site storage supplier Monitors and processes all per diem requests for employee travel to ensure employees are properly compensated Notifies Payroll Department of weekly per diem payments for those employees on travel and provides notification of other travel related deductions required for employee reimbursement of Company paid costs Assists with processing of accounts receivable for Austal USA and its subsidiaries Prepares and maintains written policies and procedures within specific area of responsibility Liaisons with Accountants, Auditors, and other personnel to assist on special projects Maintains compliance with Company policies and procedures QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent required, with 1-3 years in an Accounting environment preferred or a BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Communications degree, with working knowledge of Accounting Strong written and verbal communication skills combined with attention to detail and accuracy Highly self-motivated with ability to assess issues and initiate solutions with management Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Working knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Planning system a plus TOOLS: N/A DIRECTION EXERCISED: None DISCRETION EXERCISED: Good organizational skills. LIAISES WITH: All departmental management and personnel throughout the organization, external auditors, Customers, and governmental auditors. ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities. All candidates must meet Austal USA’s basic employment eligibility guidelines: 18 years or older at time of application Able to provide proof of US Person status (permanent resident or citizen) No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date No felony convictions of drug cries within three years from disposition date Willing to submit to a drug screen Willing to submit to a background check Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, 90dB. Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ships, the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), the Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ships (T-ATS), the Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), the Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and is supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.