Accounting Specialist

Job Description Summary

The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for providing day to day accounting and financial support to Senior Executives to include; preparing financial reports, processing payments, accounts receivable/accounts payable, reconciling accounts and other administrative support as needed. This position is located at headquarters in Saint Augustine, Fl.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Day-to-day financial tasks to include preparing financial reports, processing payments, accounts receivable/accounts payable, reconciling accounts, payroll, general ledger, etc..
• Preparing payroll input, processing paychecks/direct deposits and managing tax related filings.
• Prepare and process invoices.
• Accurately entering financial data in CES' internal systems and maintaining client files.
• Coordination of DCAA services, CPAs, and clients.
• Generate cost analysis reports
• Responsible for maintaining organized financial records.
• Assisting with audits and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Provide administrative support as needed
  
  

Required Qualifications/skills

• Work experience as a Finance Assistant, Finance Officer, or similar role
• Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Advanced MS Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks)
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors
• Experience with (federal) government contracting is preferred
• BS degree in Finance, Accounting, or relevant area
  
  

Preferred Qualifications/skills

• DCAA experience preferred for government contracting company