Accountant

Acara Solutions is looking for an Accountant for one of our clients in Tucson, AZ. This is a contract position possible, contract to hire.

Hourly rate: $50

Description of Duties:

• Maintain the Fixed Asset and associated depreciation schedules in JAMIS; provide monthly detail to the Controller for General Journal entries; insure proper recording of new purchases and disposals.
• Maintain employee payroll files and update JAMIS
• Prepare and submit bi-weekly payroll and supporting journal transactions.
• Prepare and post 401K and HSA contributions deducted from payroll.
• Maintain PTO accruals and reconciliations.
• Prepare milestone invoices.
• Maintain cash workbook and post deposits
• Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules
• Prepare Bank Reconciliations
• Prepare mailings and priority shipments for the Finance/Accounting Department.
• Prepare correspondence as needed within the department.
• Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
• Organize and review a variety of financial data, reporting it in a way that is useful and understandable.
• Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative duties as may be required from time to time - quite often on short notice - by the CFO or Controller.

Required Skills / Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general ledgers
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of and experience in government contract accounting a plus
• Knowledge of mathematical calculations and bookkeeping procedures
• Skill in performing detailed numerical computations
• Skill in preparing detailed reports on a timely basis
• Skill in the use of computer hardware and software, specifically Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines