Accountant

Acara • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Acara Solutions is looking for an Accountant for one of our clients in Tucson, AZ Hourly rate: $50 Description of Duties: Maintain the Fixed Asset and associated depreciation schedules in JAMIS; provide monthly detail to the Controller for General Journal entries; insure proper recording of new purchases and disposals. Maintain employee payroll files and update JAMIS Prepare and submit bi-weekly payroll and supporting journal transactions. Prepare and post 401K and HSA contributions deducted from payroll. Maintain PTO accruals and reconciliations. Prepare milestone invoices. Maintain cash workbook and post deposits Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules Prepare Bank Reconciliations Prepare mailings and priority shipments for the Finance/Accounting Department. Prepare correspondence as needed within the department. Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP Organize and review a variety of financial data, reporting it in a way that is useful and understandable. Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative duties as may be required from time to time - quite often on short notice - by the CFO or Controller. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

Requirements

• Knowledge of general ledgers
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of mathematical calculations and bookkeeping procedures
• Skill in performing detailed numerical computations
• Skill in preparing detailed reports on a timely basis
• Skill in the use of computer hardware and software, specifically Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience in government contract accounting a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Fixed Asset and associated depreciation schedules in JAMIS
• Provide monthly detail to the Controller for General Journal entries
• Insure proper recording of new purchases and disposals
• Maintain employee payroll files and update JAMIS
• Prepare and submit bi-weekly payroll and supporting journal transactions
• Prepare and post 401K and HSA contributions deducted from payroll
• Maintain PTO accruals and reconciliations
• Prepare milestone invoices
• Maintain cash workbook and post deposits
• Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules
• Prepare Bank Reconciliations
• Prepare mailings and priority shipments for the Finance/Accounting Department
• Prepare correspondence as needed within the department
• Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
• Organize and review a variety of financial data, reporting it in a way that is useful and understandable
• Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative duties as may be required from time to time - quite often on short notice - by the CFO or Controller

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees