COLSA-posted 11 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Huntsville, AL
1,001-5,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

COLSA is seeking an Accountant to join our Accounts Payable team in Huntsville, AL. The role involves receiving and coding electronic and hard copy accounts payable invoices for processing, ensuring adherence to company policies and FAR/DFARS regulations. The Accountant will reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances. They will work with personnel in all departments to resolve conflicts between invoices and purchase orders, and/or payment discrepancies and documentation. Additionally, the Accountant will monitor due dates and vendor payment terms for timely processing of check and EFT payments, ensure credits are received for outstanding memos, assist with month-end and year-end close processes, maintain accurate records and provide supporting documentation for audits, assist in preparing year-end 1099's, and maintain various Excel spreadsheets throughout the month for accrual review/entry.

  • Receives and codes electronic and hard copy accounts payable invoices for processing, ensuring adherence to company policies and FAR/DFARS regulations.
  • Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
  • Works with personnel in all departments to resolve conflicts between invoice and purchase order, and/or payment discrepancies and documentation.
  • Monitors due dates and vendor payment terms for timely processing of check and EFT payments.
  • Ensures credits are received for outstanding memos.
  • Assists with month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Maintains accurate records and provides supporting documentation for audits.
  • Assists in preparing year-end 1099's.
  • Maintains various Excel spreadsheets throughout the month for accrual review/entry.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance or business administration
  • Thorough understanding of general accounting principles
  • Attention, thoroughness, and high regard for detail, integrity, and accuracy
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work with all levels of the organization
  • Ability to demonstrate independent analytical thinking and problem solving
  • U.S. Citizenship required; must be able to successfully pass criminal background check prior to hire.
  • Familiarity with government contracting and FAR/DFARS regulations.
  • Knowledge in Sales and Use Tax laws and application
  • Experience with accounting software such as Deltek CostPoint or similar system
  • Prior experience in accounts payable or related finance functions (internships acceptable).
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Supplemental Income Protection Programs
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Education & Certification Reimbursement
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
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