Accountant I

V2X•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

10d

About The Position

The Accountant assists with accounting of costs for the Corporation. This is a key role in the month-end close process, preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations, and helping the company maintain strong cash flows. The role is for someone who has a strong understanding of GAAP and good research skills. Will be responsible for ensuring that all financial systems requests for reports, information support, training, and system enhancements are responded to in a timely and professional manner. Supports finance staff in resolving critical close issues. Assists with general ledger account and program reconciliations and researches issues for external and government compliance audits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. (One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required).
Minimum 0-3 years' related experience.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
Must be a US citizen.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation.
Knowledge of cost accounting principles.
Government contracting experience.

Responsibilities

Adheres to a tight general ledger month-end close process.
Records monthly journal entries accurately.
Prepare and generate critical month end allocations and/or advices.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger account balances monthly, to include all intra-company payables and receivables.
Focus on process improvements over the general close and intra-company process.
Reconciles and analyzes balance sheet accounts in compliance with a strict deadline.
Assists with internal control evaluations to include modifying and documenting accounting control procedures.
Conduct investigations and resolve critical month end complex reconciliations.
Provide support to compliance and auditors, including significant research, data mining/reports, and resolution of finance systems questions as required.
Performs other duties, assignments, and special projects as required.
Assist the Cost and General Ledger Manager on projects as needed.