Accountant (May be eligible for telework)
About The Position
The Accountant (may be eligible for telework) applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Maintains or oversees the control of accounts and records in such areas as disbursements, expenses, tax payments, and income. Compiles and analyzes financial information to record transactions, prepare reports, and review and verify accuracy. Prepares balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports. May design, modify, install, and/or maintain accounting systems to ensure an adequate recognition of financial transactions. Responsible for the adherence to and communication of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices and auditing Department of Energy (DOE) orders. This position may be eligible for telework in accordance with the SRMC Telework policy. See Additional Information below for details.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (degree may reflect business administration) and professional experience in the field of accounting.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in handling and maintaining confidential information.
- Previous use of a computerized accounting system
- Demonstrated experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Demonstrated experience with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
- Demonstrated experience with governmental labor costing
Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, analyzes financial and non-financial data and provides insight on current trends, fluctuations and variances.
- Reconciles monthly bank statements including clearing checks and deposits and entering fees and other expenses. Identifies stale dated checks and follows up as needed. Ensures balance between general ledger accounts and bank statement.
- Assists in the development and monitoring of forecasts.
- Prepares month-end and quarter-end journal entries and other reconciliations.
- Adjusts accruing liability such as salary and PTO.
- Generates, analyzes and distributes monthly actual spend.
- Responds to data and audit requests through analysis and reporting of data.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with representatives throughout the organization.
- Extracts, uploads and integrates data from multiple systems.
- Invoices, bills and provides a variety of reports.
- Develops internal project plans and schedules.
- Enters and posts cash receipts.
- Generates required financial reports such as direct labor rates, unallowable costs, fee distribution and tracking.
- Performs review and reports on processes, documentation, desktop and procedures.
- Assists Disbursement group to meet segregation of duties requirements.
- Performs Labor Distribution and Leave functions and processing.
- May contribute to the development or revision of accounting policies and practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
- Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
- Health Savings Account
- Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life and Accident Coverage
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
