Accounting Clerk - Keesler Air Force Base, MS

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Keesler Air Force Base, MS

1d • 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 and works directly with Project Control. It supports a team responsible for subcontracting, procurement, project control, business analysis, and human resources.

This mid-level role requires attention to detail, initiative, interpersonal skills, and financial, analytical, data-input, and tracking knowledge. The employee works under direct supervision, with work delegated as appropriate; handles basic issues and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. The role oversees accounts payable and receivable, performs reconciliations, assists with month-end closing, prepares reports, and supports workforce administration, records management, financial analysis and tracking, procurement, and purchase card actions.

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

• 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 closing by preparing standard journal entries and variance reports.
• Prepare detailed reports and summarize information and trends.
• 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.
• Support workforce human resources management, records keeping and management, financial analysis and tracking, procurement, purchase card actions, and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED