Accountant 1 IRES - SSFB

Amentum•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant 1 supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will: Receive and process accounts payable invoices and expense reports for contract and operating expenses, subcontractors, and materials. Verify specified teammate labor charges against vendor invoice. Route vendor invoices for approval and ensure appropriate account distribution of costs. Process miscellaneous reimbursements in accordance with contract terms, company policy and federal regulations. Reconcile open payables and review in support of month end accruals of expenses incurred but not paid. Create and upload files required to process purchasing credit cards. Ensure PO updates are accurate for line-item funding and period of performance with other functional groups. Prepare and record journal entries and accruals as part of the month-end close process. Help with audit support to include development and maintenance of desktop procedures and instructions; maintain all records in accordance with retention requirements in anticipation of government and corporate audits. Create and use MS Excel pivot tables and query data from MS access and perform complex data analysis. Maintain all records in accordance with retention policies in anticipation of government and corporate audits and continuity. Manage assigned projects and collaborate with cross-functional team members to deliver high-quality information to the leadership team. Assist with record retrieval and expense reconciliations during both external and internal audits. Identify the need for process improvements and suggestions to implement. The successful candidate will: Be able to identify and resolve issues independently; review, identify and process correction requests Be able to identify the need for process improvements and suggestions to implement Have strong organizational skills and is detailed oriented Demonstrate excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills Display responsiveness, flexibility, organization, and attention to detail are a must. Perform as a highly motivated self-starter Be able to work independently and with others in a collaborative environment. Be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management and external auditors. Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Requirements

Must have 4, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
May be reduced with completion of advanced education
Must have 2, or more, years of general accounting experience required.
Must have experience applying methods and practices related to accounts payable, bookkeeping, general accounting, and financial record keeping.
Must be familiar with the use and integration of Microsoft Office application suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Be able to identify the need for process improvements and suggestions to implement
Have strong organizational skills and is detailed oriented
Demonstrate excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Display responsiveness, flexibility, organization, and attention to detail are a must.
Perform as a highly motivated self-starter
Be able to work independently and with others in a collaborative environment.
Be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management and external auditors.

Nice To Haves

Be familiar with Government Contracting accounting practices, Joint Travel Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations and auditing.
Have direct DoD experience.

Responsibilities

Receive and process accounts payable invoices and expense reports for contract and operating expenses, subcontractors, and materials.
Verify specified teammate labor charges against vendor invoice.
Route vendor invoices for approval and ensure appropriate account distribution of costs.
Process miscellaneous reimbursements in accordance with contract terms, company policy and federal regulations.
Reconcile open payables and review in support of month end accruals of expenses incurred but not paid.
Create and upload files required to process purchasing credit cards.
Ensure PO updates are accurate for line-item funding and period of performance with other functional groups.
Prepare and record journal entries and accruals as part of the month-end close process.
Help with audit support to include development and maintenance of desktop procedures and instructions; maintain all records in accordance with retention requirements in anticipation of government and corporate audits.
Create and use MS Excel pivot tables and query data from MS access and perform complex data analysis.
Maintain all records in accordance with retention policies in anticipation of government and corporate audits and continuity.
Manage assigned projects and collaborate with cross-functional team members to deliver high-quality information to the leadership team.
Assist with record retrieval and expense reconciliations during both external and internal audits.
Identify the need for process improvements and suggestions to implement.
Be able to identify and resolve issues independently; review, identify and process correction requests

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities.
Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.