Accounting Clerk - Keesler Air Force Base, MS

VetJobs•Biloxi, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Akima Intra-Data (AID), the prime service provider for the Base Operations Support contract at Keesler Air Force Base, is hiring an onsite Accounting Clerk for its Business Operations Management office. The position reports directly to the Business Manager, works directly with Project Control, and supports a team responsible for subcontracting, procurement, project control, business analysis, and human resources. This is a mid-level position requiring attention to detail, initiative, interpersonal skills, and a background in financial analysis, data input, and tracking. The employee works under direct supervision up to the point of delegation, handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex matters to higher-level staff. The role supports accounts payable and receivable, account reconciliations, month-end closing, reporting, records management, financial tracking, procurement, purchase card actions, and human resources management.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Valid driver's license.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite software, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
Experience with data input and validation.
Detail-oriented and analytical, with strong collaboration, interpersonal, and critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or business preferred.
Two to four years of experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable/accounts receivable, or accounting support roles preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable and perform account reconciliations.
Assist with month-end closing procedures.
Prepare detailed reports and summarize information and trends.
Support workforce human resources management and records keeping and management.
Support financial analysis and tracking, procurement, and purchase card actions.
Manage daily accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, including three-way matching and invoice verification.
Reconcile accounts, invoices, purchase orders, bank statements, and vendor schedules.
Assist with month-end close by preparing standard journal entries and variance reports.
Maintain accurate electronic records and assist with internal or external audit preparation.
Manage the business office financial tracking spreadsheet.
Handle contact and invoice information and resolve payment-related disputes efficiently to strengthen vendor relationships.
Perform other additional duties as assigned.