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Accounting Analyst for a Defense Contracting Company

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounting Analyst to join our defense contracting team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing financial data, ensuring compliance with government and corporate accounting standards, and supporting the financial health of our organization. Your expertise will help drive accurate financial reporting, streamline accounting processes, and support our commitment to operational excellence in a highly regulated environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to national security initiatives while honing your skills in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting.

Duties

Perform general ledger accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliation, and balance sheet analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments, and collections using Unanet accounting software
Conduct detailed financial analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives tailored for defense contracts.
Maintain audit-ready records.
Support governmental accounting requirements by preparing reports in accordance with federal regulations and contract-specific guidelines.
Utilize various financial software tools including Unanet, Isolved and others to process payroll management and data entry tasks efficiently.
Assist with tax preparation and compliance activities while maintaining meticulous records for audits and internal reviews.
Perform account analysis through account reconciliation procedures for the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers to ensure integrity of financial data.
Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to financial transactions.
Contribute to process improvements by identifying automation opportunities within bookkeeping, data entry, or payroll functions

Qualifications:

US citizen, eligible for secret clearance or higher
Analytical thinker
BS degree, preferably accounting with 3.0 GPA or higher
2 + years’ experience preferred
Accounting and Office Systems knowledge/experience
o 1+ year's Experience Using Unanet accounting- timekeeping and iSolved payroll software required for this job)
o Excel-very proficient, to include Macros/Visual Basic Applications, desired
o Access -basic proficiency
o PowerPoint-basic proficiency
o Word-basic proficiency
o Outlook-basic proficiency
o Adobe Acrobat-basic proficiency
o QuickBooks-basic proficiency:
- integrating with other software such as:
--Rates Plus
--Unanet timesheet (electronic timesheet systems)
- developing reports
o Familiar with government information systems such as PIEE (also known as WAWF including MyInvoice)
o Interacting with DFAS

· Accounting Knowledge:

o Knowledgeable about GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

o Conceptually understand business issues and their effects on the financial statements

o Knowledge of indirect rate calculations and applications

o Familiar with defense contract accounting rules (Defense Contract Audit Agency-DCAA) and requirements preferred.

o Duties include, but are not limited to:

§ estimating and reconciling travel in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations

§ processing all facets of payroll, accounts receivable, timesheets, etc.

§ posting bookkeeping entries

§ reconciling and analyzing accounts

§ preparing budgets and cost estimates

§ preparing and analyzing financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheets, etc.)

§ maintaining up-to-date and accurate financial statements

Responsive, disciplined, discrete, positive, team player
Proactive problem solver, able to use available technology to research business-related issues
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to offer helpful suggestions to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness

Pay: $26.50 - $33.60 per hour

Benefits: