Job Title: Staff Accountant

Department: Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Spectrum Management, LLC has been serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 22 years and provides a comprehensive array of services that include construction management, facilities management and real estate development services. Spectrum is currently seeking a Staff Accountant to be responsible for managing the day to day financial processes at our Main Office location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interacts with and manages relationships with outside audit firms, banks and tax preparer
• Coordinates month-end and year-end close processes, including schedule preparation and account analysis
• Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.
• Prepare, verify, and process invoices for sales or services rendered
• Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions and entering them into the general ledger or accounting software
• Owns the day to day AP process
• Accurately posts invoices daily into quick books
• Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Respond to all vendor inquiries
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
• Meet deadlines for month end closing
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately
• Prepares analysis of accounts as required
• 1099 maintenance
• Credit Card account maintenance and reconciliations
• Process Travel and Expense Reimbursements
• Responsible for weekly check runs
• Record cash receipts
• Assist with other projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting required
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Government Accounting experience preferred
• QuickBooks Desktop experience preferred
• Payroll processing experience preferred.

COMPETENCIES:

• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking to define business insights and identify market opportunities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work alone or as part of team
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong attention to deal
• Highly motivated, goal driven, self-starter
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and Resume to HR@smusa.us.

Spectrum Management is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.