Staff Accountant, I

AVIAN LLC•Lexington Park, MD

16h•Onsite

About The Position

AVIAN is seeking a Staff Accountant I, Travel and Purchasing to join its corporate accounting team at its headquarters in Lexington Park, Maryland. This role is crucial in supporting procurement activities for an employee-first company that primarily supports the Department of Defense. With approximately 300 employees, the company purchases a significant number of items for both the company and its government customers. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the company's operational efficiency and compliance in a dynamic government contracting environment. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise and a customer-oriented approach to drive procurement excellence.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement, accounting, finance, preferably in a government contracting environment.
Experience with Costpoint and Time & Expense systems is highly desirable.
Familiarity with DoD travel regulations, including the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), and procurement policies and procedures.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in handling procurement-related documentation.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and make decisions within established guidelines.
Proactive and positive attitude towards customer support and problem-solving.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Manage the full procurement cycle, including sourcing, evaluating, and purchasing goods and services in compliance with government regulations and company policies.
Generate and process purchase orders, track delivery status, and maintain effective communication with vendors to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and contracts to optimize cost savings.
Ensuring that purchased products and materials meet specific technical specifications.
Complete credit card reconciliation on a monthly basis for any purchases.
Ensure compliance with DoD travel regulations and policies, including the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Process travel requests and expense reports, verifying accuracy and ensuring adherence to travel policies and budgetary guidelines.
Collaborate with the finance department to reconcile travel expenses, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate records of travel-related transactions.
Stay up to date with relevant government contracting and purchasing regulations, ensuring all procurement activities adhere to these guidelines.
Generate comprehensive reports on procurement activities, providing regular updates to management on key performance indicators and cost-saving initiatives.
Assist in the preparation and management of documentation for government audits and reviews.
Work closely with HR, finance, and project management teams to support purchasing requirements across the organization and its subsidiaries.
Coordinate with accounting to ensure accurate billing and payment processing for both government contracts and subcontractors.
May support other areas in the accounting group.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in procurement operations.
Assist in the development and maintenance of procurement policies and procedures.