Accountant 3

Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos LLC•Los Alamos, NM

13d•Remote

About The Position

The selected candidate will report to the Controller and supports the company mission by providing accounting services in areas to include financial statement preparation, invoice preparation and submission, routine and special purpose reporting, account analysis and reconciliation, variance analysis, and maintaining historical records. Duties may include procedural tasks as well as special project initiatives.

Requirements

Working knowledge of accounting concepts and principle to include General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and proper application of internal controls.
Knowledge of financial concepts, including financial planning and analysis, budget formulation and execution, business analysis, and general business operations.
Experience developing accounting controls, analyzing and interpreting data, identifying trends, providing financial guidance and recommendations to customers, and reporting results to management.
Ability to conduct research in accounting and business processes and offer ideas for continuous improvement in business processes and internal controls and taking action to implement solutions.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience researching, gathering, analyzing data, summarizing results, resolving problems and issues, both independently and as a team member
Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining excellent organization and prioritization with proven ability to follow through to completion on multiple tasks, often under strict deadlines, frequent interruptions, and changing priorities.
Proven ability in effectively working within a team environment and interacting and networking with all levels of internal and external personnel and customers.
Demonstrated proficient use of computer software applications, including accounting software and financial reporting tools, particularly Deltek Costpoint. Self-driven, accountable for individual learning and understanding of financial policies, processes, and concepts while obtaining some mentoring from group staff.
Proficient in Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Position requires a Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and 5 years of related financial experience.
Education Equivalency: 2 years of relevant experience for 1 year of college.

Nice To Haves

Government related financial experience, including Cost Accounting Standards and FAR/DFARs knowledge, desired.

Responsibilities

Maintains proper accounting records according to accounting guidelines and company procedures
Compiles, analyzes, and reconciles financial data to support financial statements and prepares journal entries as required
Analyzes financial data to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and writes narrative reports explaining findings.
Prepares financial statements, including balance sheet, profit & loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for internal customers and partner companies.
Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.
Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures
Makes recommendations regarding the accounting of assets, revenues and expenditures
Prepares client invoices
Analyzes and reconciles open billing detail and unbilled accounts receivable to facilitate timely customer billing and reduction and elimination of backlog