Accounting Associate
The Ascendancy Group is seeking an entry-level Accountant who will be part of a team that directly impacts the growth and success of our organization. The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, will be able to provide a broad range of finance and accounting support, is highly attentive to detail, and is driven to improve processes and procedures.
Roles and Responsibilities :
- Process month-end billing and invoices for all assigned projects
- Process all subcontractor and independent contractor invoices and vendor accounts payables
- Process employee expense reports
- Process weekly accounts payable check run
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
- Reconcile discrepancies and variances through research and analysis
- Create and maintain standardized reports using Excel and other cost tools
- Provide information and support for internal and external audits
- Identify areas of opportunity to become more efficient in processes and reporting
- Create and document processes and procedures to ensure consistency of practice
- Assist with additional functions within the parameters of accounting and finance operations policies and procedures
- Assists with other assignments and / or special projects as requested
Minimum Requirements :
Bachelors in Accounting or Finance0-2 years' relevant experienceKnowledge of US GAAP with strong general accounting skillsA high level of proficiency in Excel requiredHighly organized and able to multi-taskAbility to meet stringent deadlines in a fast-paced, results-oriented environmentA team player with a positive attitudePreferred Skills / Qualifications :
Minimum 1 year of experience in accounting for a government contracting companySecret clearance preferredExperience with QuickBooksTAG was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust. We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security.