AMEWAS is celebrating over 40 years of excellence in providing quality products, services and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), specializing in the scientific, engineering, and testing of the full spectrum of weapons development. We are headquartered in California, Maryland and operate satellite offices in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California. 

At AMEWAS, you will find a diverse team of professionals that work to make a true difference in the operational support of our nation’s warfighters. Our employees achieve success through continuous learning and high performance, and are consistently recognized by their customers and their peers. 

If you are ready to challenge yourself to do more, join our team today!

Be sure to check out the rest of our website at www.amewas.com to learn more about our company and our people. 

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Financial Analyst (Payroll-Travel Expense Processor)–Junior to support AMEWAS corporate office. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location:

California, Maryland #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers (California-Lexington Park, Maryland).

A typical day as a Financial Analyst (Payroll-Travel Expense Processor)–Junior may include:

• Reviews, audits and approves employee/consultant expense reports according to Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)
• Assists with occasional requests to book travel arrangements with local travel agency
• Reviews and updates forms, policies and procedures for travel/non-travel expense report submissions
• Assists with processing semi-monthly payroll
• Generates/Reconciles associated payroll reports in a timely manner with precision
• Remits federal, state and local payroll tax withholdings 
• Processes filing of federal, state and local payroll tax returns
• Remits employee deferrals and employer contributions to the 401(k) plan
• Researches payroll issues as necessary

Must-haves:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• 1-3 years of demonstrated experience in processing multi-state, in-house payroll and/or processing expense reports
• Prior experience with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)
• Experience with state and federal payroll laws
• Basic to mid-level experience in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organization/time management skills
• High attention to detail
• Prior experience adhering to regulations and established policies
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Desired Skills:

• BS Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• Experience in Deltek Costpoint

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must have a customer-focused attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion, and have the ability to work effectively with both management, and as part of a team, to meet project targets.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site. In some occasions, the employee may be required to report to offices or buildings near the work site. In rare occasions, overnight travel may be required. 

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Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other legally protected class.

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.