Accounting Specialist

Outpost Technologies•Huntsville, AL

10d•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Outpost Technologies is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support the company’s accounting, procurement, and operational finance activities. This position will work closely with company leadership and cross-functional teams to support vendor management, purchasing processes, accounts payable, financial reporting support, and day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, self-motivated, and eager to grow professionally within a fast-paced government contracting environment. This role will initially focus heavily on accounts payable and procurement coordination but is expected to expand over time into broader accounting and financial responsibilities based on demonstrated performance and business needs. The candidate must be comfortable managing multiple priorities, identifying and resolving discrepancies, and working independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism. Strong communication skills, critical thinking ability, and willingness to learn are essential. Experience with government contracting environments, procurement workflows, and Unanet ERP systems is highly desired. The posted compensation range represents the expected pay range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may be higher or lower than the stated range based on factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized expertise, geographic considerations, market conditions, and alignment with internal compensation structures and government contracting requirements.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen
Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, procurement, or related business operations role
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to communicate professionally with vendors, employees, and management
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
Reliable, dependable, and able to maintain confidentiality
Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Experience with Unanet ERP/accounting software
Experience supporting government contractor accounting or procurement operations
Experience with accounts payable and purchase order workflows
Experience with bank reconciliations and general ledger support
Familiarity with sales tax filings and expense reporting processes
Understanding of procurement and purchasing best practices
Experience supporting month-end close activities
Ability to identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements
Self-starter with a strong work ethic and growth mindset

Responsibilities

Receive, review, and process vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness
Match vendor invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation
Coordinate purchase order modifications and vendor communication as needed
Prepare vendor payments for management approval and processing
Support procurement and facilities operations through purchase requisition and purchase order administration
Assist with maintaining accurate procurement and vendor records within company systems
Identify and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, purchase orders, and vendor balances
Assist with cleanup and reconciliation of legacy or inactive purchase orders
Maintain organized accounting and procurement documentation in accordance with company policies
Support employee expense report processing and prepaid travel accounting entries
Assist with bank account and corporate credit card reconciliations
Assist with monthly sales tax reporting and filings
Support cash flow tracking and projection updates
Assist with month-end close activities and general accounting support
Collaborate across departments to support operational and financial process improvements
Cross-train to provide operational backup support for procurement functions
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive financial information
Perform additional accounting, operational, and administrative support duties as assigned