Senior Accountant

Grassi•Bohemia, NY

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Grassi's client, VJ Technologies Inc, is seeking a hands-on accounting professional responsible for the accurate financial transaction processing and reporting using project-based accounting methodologies. Duties will include accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budget tracking, and review of project-based expenditures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
Experience working as a government subcontractor - contracts, invoicing, and reporting.
Summer internship(s) and/or part time work in a corporate office environment.
Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite with a high skill level in the use of MS excel.
Strong command of basic accounting principles.
Able to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in written form.
Capable of thriving in a fast paced, demanding environment and effectively communicating with customers, vendors, and employees at all position levels.
Analytical, detail oriented, independent thinker.
Well defined organizational and time management skills coupled with the ability to apply problem-solving skills with minimal guidance by management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with government audits and completion of government incurred cost submittals is highly desirable.
Government contracting experience preferred.
Familiarity with MRP/ERP system concepts and functionality.
Experience with MS Project.
Prior full time work experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure all invoices are generated and submitted on time and track until payment is received.
Follow-up with customer on outstanding AR.
Create and maintain customer project folders.
Enter invoices and assist with check runs and processing of payments.
Match packing slips, purchase orders, and invoices and properly file.
Ensure invoices and checks stubs are matched up and properly filed.
Assist with intercompany reconciliations.
Verify labor bookings against contractual requirements and customer billing.
Help to prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly/ annual reports for management on cash flow, performance against budgets and sales forecasts as well as accounts payable and accounts receivable ageing.
Audit inventory levels and transactions and assist with physical audits conducted no less than once per quarter.
Potential travel to sister facilities within the US.
Special projects as needed.