Project/Staff Accountant

MS Technology, Inc.•Oak Ridge, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MS Technology is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Project/Staff Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing financial project reports, billing and accounts payable processes, and providing valuable financial analysis to support decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting skills, exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Requirements

Associates degree from an accredited college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Excellent customer service and communication/interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and managers, and external contacts.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work in secure environment and properly handle company sensitive and priority information.
Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or other related discipline preferred.
Experience with Unanet or other accounting software preferred.
Working knowledge of multi-entity reporting is preferred.
Experience working in government contracting (DOE, DOD) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Setup & maintenance of projects with the company’s ERP - Unanet
Establish project cost codes, billing rates, and other financial parameters
Work closely with project controls to provide timely and accurate project level financial information
Prepare customer billings on a periodic basis or as needed required by contract
Update billing spreadsheets based on customer required formatting
Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments
Interface with customers to resolve billing and collection issues
General ledger reporting support
Support Month End Close Activities
Special projects as assigned by the CFO
Address audit inquiries and make recommendations for process improvements
Assist in timesheet intake
Ensure hours allocated properly per company and government guidelines
Communicate with employees as needed to ensure timesheets are filled out properly
Troubleshoot timekeeping system with employees
Assist in receiving project related vendor invoices
Evaluate invoices for accuracy and compare to originating purchasing documents
Ensure proper G/L coding and approvals
Enter invoices into the company ERP
Interface with project vendors and subcontractors on payables issues
Assist in processing procurement documents to include purchase requisitions and purchase orders in support of the Company’s quality program
Other duties as assigned or requested.