Accounting Specialist

nLIGHT • Longmont, CO

39d • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for timekeeping, payroll processing, supporting accounts payable and customer billing functions as a member of a collaborative accounting team. This role might also include expense report preparation, GAAP and DCAA compliance assistance and balance sheet reconciliations.

Requirements

• Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and at times stressful environment and maintain composure and good working relationships under stress. Requirements change frequently and rapid-turn solutions must be developed frequently.
• Effectively manage schedule and priorities with minimal daily direction to meet mid to long-term schedule objectives.
• Knowledge of Paylocity, UKG or other third-party payroll processing software.
• Comfortable with using MSOffice (Excel, PPT, Word, Outlook).
• Associates degree or higher education level preferred.
• Experience may substitute for Education level if candidate is passionate about growth in an Accounting career.
• Organized and efficient; Comfortable and adept and coordinating customer visits, travel, and meetings.
• Desire for personal growth and achieving long-term company objectives. Ideal candidate will be seeking a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or other Business related area or looking to grow in their career in Accounting.
• All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/. Please review this information before applying.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and administer multi-state payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Assist with customer billings and month end account reconciliations.
• Data entry of accounts payable and credit card Invoices.
• Correspondence with vendors regarding payment details, statements, and 1099 information.
• Expense report preparation and review.
• Coordinate with purchasing and receiving regarding vendor Invoices, delivery status and related inquiries.
• Respond to incoming support requests via walk-ups, phone or email. Support can include preparing document packages, presentation packages, procuring and organizing office and breakroom supplies, prepare for customer visits (i.e. ordering lunch, stock breakroom supplies, etc.) and any other general administrative tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees