Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for supporting all accounting and financial related activities within Advanced Technology Leaders.

These include AP / AR, credit card entry, account reconciliations and general ledger accounting. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Financial Account Manager to ensure the accurate and timely distribution of financial and management reports.

The applicant should be detail-oriented, possess a high degree of accuracy and work well with other people.

The Accounting Specialist will support in daily, monthly, and year-end accounting functions, to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit card transactions, invoicing, general ledger, and payroll.

This position will also support the Finance Department in preparing monthly budget, forecasts, and reporting to executive management.

Duties :

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Customer Invoicing
• Prime Contracts
• Subcontracts
• Payroll Processing
• Manage records and receipts
• Reconcile daily, monthly, and yearly transactions
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements
• Update internal systems with financial data
• Assist in the preparation of budgets
• Preparing balance sheets
• Preparing and processing of Customer Monthly Status Reports
• Managing Corporate Expense Accounts
• Employee Travel
• Employee Finder’s Fee
• Employee Bonuses
• Corporate Office Expenses
• Other Direct Cost’s

Responsibilities :

• Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.
• Maintain and balance an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data.
• Analyze information and options by developing spreadsheet reports, verifying information.
• Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files, reconciling accounts.
• Prepare payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.
• Develop and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures, recommending changes.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Provide accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system;

obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.

• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks;

participating in professional organizations.

Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Required Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration
• 2 years accounting experience
• Management experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications :

• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks
• Experience using payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Working knowledge of Unanet
• Working knowledge of Deltek
• Knowledge of government contracting
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Sharp time management skills
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data

Other Duties :

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance : N / A

Work Environment : This job operates in a office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands :

• Stand, bend, and stoop for long periods of time while delivering training.
• Be able to maneuver in and out of strategic and tactical equipment, and capable of lifting and moving electronic equipment in excess of 40lbs in and out of classrooms and labs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel : Minimal travel for corporate support is expected for this position.

AAP / EEO Statement :

ATL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex / gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and / or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.

Benefits :

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans offered to all employees.

401K plan with up to 4% matching

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Standard Life Insurance

Training and Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Apply online at www.at-leaders.com and click on Careers.

This position is in support of current opportunities.