IAE Accountant I

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of IAE Staff Accountant is essential in safeguarding the financial health, compliance, and strategic decision-making of the business. This position is integral to maintaining precise financial records, supporting audits, and offering valuable insights crucial for the overall success of the organization. Additionally, the Staff accountant plays a vital role in ensuring that all costs are accurately billed on a monthly basis to the Defense Finance and Accounting Office. Moreover, the Staff Accountant bears the responsibility of ensuring compliance with federal cost accounting standards and other relevant regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and one year of related experience, or a Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration (with appropriate accounting preparation and coursework).
Full-cycle accounting, including general ledger, accounts payable, and reconciliations
Payroll accounting and labor cost distributions
Financial statement preparation, reporting, and analysis
Budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking
Accounting systems, including Deltek and Microsoft Excel
Audit preparation and financial documentation
Identifying and resolving accounting discrepancies
Strong attention to detail and financial accuracy
Organization and ability to manage competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and demonstrate accountability
Proactive communication and timely escalation of issues
Collaboration with Finance, HR, project teams, and management
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Federal cost accounting and financial compliance requirements
Government contracting and contract billing
DoD financial management and contracting environment
Direct and indirect cost principles and cost allocation
Federal audit and internal control requirements
Government labor, timekeeping, and reporting requirements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree with at least one year of full cycle accounting experience.
Experience in DoD contracts, Deltek, and US accounting systems also preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, including recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and ensuring financial statements reflect the true financial position of the company.
Ensuring the company's adherence to federal audits, compliance, financial regulations, and reporting requirements, including tax laws and financial reporting standards.
Playing a crucial role in budgeting and forecasting processes, processing accounts payable, and payroll.
Providing valuable insights into historical financial data trends and expenses to assist management in making well-informed decisions.
Preparing documentation and facilitating the audit process to ensure compliance and seamless audits when external auditors review the company's financial statements for accuracy.
Monitoring expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and working towards ensuring the company operates within budgetary constraints.
Providing crucial support to management through the generation of financial reports and analyses.
Collaborating with financial software and tools to streamline processes, boost efficiency, and elevate the accuracy of financial reporting.
Performing other duties as assigned.