We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist I contract to hire to join our finance team. As an Accounting Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. If you have a strong understanding of GAAP, excellent communication skills, and a passion for financial accuracy, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Job Functions:

• Accounts Receivable Administration:
  • Generate invoices and maintain collection activities.
• Accounts Payable Processing:
  • Respond to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process.
  • Process invoices for payment, record sales tax, and assist with bank and other account reconciliations.
  • Prepare and issue vendor, subcontractor, and consultant payments.
  • Verify the accuracy of vendor invoices and confirm correct general ledger account codes.
• Company Payroll Management:
  • Enter and maintain employee information in payroll systems.
  • Calculate and prepare biweekly payroll.
  • Review employee time cards and produce timekeeping reports.
  • Review, reconcile, and process employee credit card expense statements and travel reports.
• Financial Tracking and Reporting:
  • Monitor account balances, track expenses, and prepare analyses of accounts.
  • Produce monthly financial reports.
  • Review automatic payments for correct coding and authorization.
  • Maintain numerous databases for tracking and reconciliation.
  • Perform monthly reconciliation of credit card and bank statements.
• Month-End Closing and Audits:
  • Assist with month-end closing, including accruals, journal entries, and reports.
  • Generate other financial reports as requested.
  • Prepare for annual audits.
  • Distribute annual IRS forms.
• Compliance and Record Keeping:
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP internal accounting procedures.
  • Maintain accurate records, including ledgers, journals, receipts, and invoices.
• Collaboration and Administrative Tasks:
  • Work in partnership with other accountants and HR.
  • Perform additional administrative duties as needed.

Accounting Specialist Qualifications/Skills:

• Understanding ofGAAP accounting principles.
• Familiarity withQuickBooks (Enterprise/Desktop),Microsoft Excel, andMicrosoft Outlook.

Education and Experience:

• 3-5 years of general accounting experience
• 3-5 years of experience working with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred
• Experience with QuickBooks (desktop) – eFAACT a bonus
• Working knowledge of Government Contracting a plus

We are hiring a Contract to hire Accounting Specialist I to join our team. If you have the required experience and qualifications, we’d love to hear from you!