Accounting Specialist II

Accounting Specialist II
Corporate Office
Fort Walton Beach, Florida

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

Summary
The Accounting Specialist II may perform various duties within the department. The position compiles payroll data to process and maintain payroll records, monitors expenses and accounts while computing, classifying, recording, and verifying numerical data for use in maintaining accounting records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The duties in this position may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Processes payroll data such as hours worked, taxes, exemptions and insurance from time sheets and other records
• Compute wages and deductions and posts to payroll records.
• Prepares or reviews for accuracy, vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, computed wages, and other records.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts, report discrepancies and problems.
• Monitors accounts payable and receivable to ensure that payments are up to date.
• Codes data for input to financial data processing system according to company procedures.
• Records data concerning transfer of employees between departments.
• Keeps records such as status, travel, leave pay and nontaxable wages.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervision responsibilities.

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.

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
Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• Minimum of three years of accounting experience;
• Or two years of experience and an Associates degree;
• Or one year’s experience and a BS Degree in accounting from an accredited university.
• Experience in government contracting is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality is a must.
• Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail required.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Deltek software; Database software; Payroll and Timesheet tracking software; Excel at the intermediate level, Outlook experience and Microsoft Office Word Processing

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
There are no certifications, licenses, or registrations required for this position.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel
This position does not require travel.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance

HX5 is an Equal Opportunity that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5 is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

Accessibility Notice
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

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