Staff Accountant

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant will assist the Senior Staff Accountant in maintaining the integrity of the General Ledger and Project Ledger.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Enters and posts customer invoices into Costpoint as billed by the project sites.
• Researches and reconciles payment discrepancies.
• Processes credit adjustments.
• Enters and posts company cash receipts.
• Maintains customer billing documentation.
• Processes customer credit card purchases.
• Submits each site’s A/R Aging report to the Project Manager monthly.
• Creates and submits monthly A/R Aging reports.
• Enters contract modifications into Costpoint.
• Manages Wright Express (billing, tracking usage, ordering cards)
• Enters general ledger journal entries as required.
• Researches project ledger transaction detail as required.
• Provides Deltek Time & Expense and Costpoint training to all site administrators.
• Documents policies, procedures, and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Researches general ledger account transaction detail as required.
• Contributes to department and organization special projects as assigned.
• Assists with internal and external audits.
• Provides backup support to the Payroll and Accounts Payable functional areas.
• Identifies and recommends updates to accounting processes and procedures.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Presents yourself in a professional manner at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of automated accounting system software and spreadsheet applications, (Preferred: Deltek Costpoint, specifically with Projects and customer invoicing with different types of governments contracts (e.g., CPFF, T&M, FFP)).
• Proactive, adheres to deadlines, responsive to client and management requirements.
• Extremely detail orientated with strong analytical skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of Accounting Principles (GAAP) and government contracting regulations (FAR).
• Ability to manage work on multiple engagements with competing schedules and deadlines.
• Advanced understanding of general and subsidiary ledgers and financial statements.
• Exhibits strong ethics, positive attitude, and calm demeanor under pressure.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required).
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with a high level of difficulty.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required.
• Five years or more of related experience is required.

Preferred:

• Prior experience working on government contracts.
• Maximo and Costpoint experience.
• OSHA 10.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer/DFWP/VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Protected Veterans are invited to apply.