Accounting Specialist

TTI-Corp•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

TechTrans International provides language services and travel logistics – language teaching, interpreting, translating, travel coordination and much more. We have international offices, staff and clients calling us from around the world. We are seeking a Full-Time Accounting Specialist for our Logistics Contract. Typical duties for this position include major accounts payable tasks and financial reporting for a Federal Government contract. This position is onsite.

Requirements

BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration and/or equivalent experience.
2-5 years of Accounting, Finance, or Procurement experience.
Must have in-depth knowledge of general accounting theories, principles and practices.
Must possess strong time-management, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to demonstrate professionalism in a demanding, high stress and fast-paced environment.
Must have proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Candidate must require no sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of FAR, DFARs, CAS, GMP and risk management preferred.
Understanding of different contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost Plus, etc.) preferred.
Experience with software such as Deltek, Costpoint, Cognos reporting preferred.
Microsoft Office Suite strongly preferred.
NASA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting with the over financial aspects of the contract.
Assisting in office furnishings budgeting, quotes, and cost analysis.
Understanding contract requirements and reporting.
Working extensively with Deltek CostPoint to set up project charge codes, organizations, and labor categories.
Preparing cost vouchers and fee vouchers.
Tracking project funding and reporting to Program Manager.
Preparing various project controls plans and reports, and related activities for project management as required by program and/or requested by contract management.
Provide pricing inputs and assist with the preparation of customer quotes / estimates.
Maintain and update the various office contract administration tracking tools to allow timely statuses and briefings to senior management on the most current status for all contract activities and changes.
Managing cost functions, including cost forecasting, cost control, cost estimating, change management, and cost analysis.
Interfacing directly with clients, including presentations, reporting, and seeking approvals as needed.
Maintain strict confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
At all times, comply with all federal, state and local corporate regulations, and other applicable tax issues.
At all times, perform duties in a professional and courteous manner.
Other finance tasks as assigned.