Role Description
The Accountant supports the finance department in various accounting functions, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and analysis. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
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Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial transactions.
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Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
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Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
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Generate and distribute financial reports to management and other stakeholders as required.
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Process accounts payable invoices, verify accuracy, and ensure timely payment to vendors.
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Assist in accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, collections, and reconciliations.
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Support the budgeting and forecasting process by analyzing historical data, identifying trends, and preparing financial models.
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Assist in the development of annual budgets, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
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Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, adjustments, and financial statement preparation.
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Collaborate with auditors during financial audits, providing documentation and explanations as needed.
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Travel POC for SafeHarbors, Concur, and Program Managers.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Proficiency in Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Teams), Zoom, Skype, or Slack communication.
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Govcon experience is preferred.
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ERP experience is required.
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Procas Payroll system preferred.
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Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle).
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Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, including GAAP.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
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Experience in public accounting or a corporate finance environment.
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Familiarity with financial analysis tools and techniques.
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Certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) is advantageous.
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Desire to grow and develop as a valuable member of our accounting team.
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Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
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Apply advanced concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
Requirements
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Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
Benefits
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401K Employer Matching
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Holidays
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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Employer-paid Life Insurance
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Employer-paid AD&D Insurance
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Employee-paid voluntary benefits
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Employee development resources