What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Kauffman & Associates, Inc.?
Company Overview
Founded in 1990, Kauffman & Associates, Inc. (KAI), is an American Indian– and woman-owned management consulting firm dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable populations and enhancing the reach and effectiveness of social sector organizations. We combine stories of lived experiences with meaningful, data-driven insights to reach underserved communities.
We work closely with federal, tribal, state, and regional governments; associations; foundations; and private-sector businesses. At KAI, we do work that matters!
About the Role
As a member of the Finance & Accounting team, this role will report to KAI’s Controller. The Accounting Specialist works closely with the Controller and Billing/AR Specialist. The Accounting Specialist plays an integral role in maintaining the integrity of project budget and accounting processes at KAI.
Responsibilities
Finance, Accounting, Payroll
• Conduct reconciliation of all accounts on monthly and as needed basis
• Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner
• Perform all activities related to the accounts payable function including reviewing, coding, and processing payments.
• Maintain 1099 vendor files and setups
• Corporate Credit Card reconciliation, coding, and gift card purchases.
• Expense report processing to adhere with FAR/FTR regulations
• Coordinate invoices by appropriately coding and matching to appropriate projects and budget line items in multiple contracts
• Prepare financial reports through collection, analysis, and summarization of data to assist with month end close
• Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work in order to ensure compliance with applicable standards
• Other assigned financial tasks as needed.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience working in diverse accounting roles
• 1-2 years Deltek, Costpoint or other job costing software experience (preferred)
• Experience with payroll (preferred)
• Experience with federal, state, or local government contracts (preferred)
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of GAAP
• High proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
Contact with Others
The Accounting Specialist will communicate face-to-face, by email, and by telephone with clients, other members of the team, and other KAI staff and subcontractors as required. Interactions will include simple exchanges of information, coordination of activities, receipt of assignments and other instruction, and regular invitations to independent problem solving.
Job Conditions
The Accounting Specialist position is fully remote. The position may include limited travel, occasional meetings after hours, occasional extended hours, and interruptions from time-to-time. Close computer work for extended periods of time will be required.
Disclaimer
This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position. All KAI employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Benefits Overview
• up to 100% company paid medical insurance premiums (dependent on plan choice), portion of family paid
• up to 100% company paid dental insurance premiums (dependent on plan choice), portion of family paid
• Vision insurance
• $50K life insurance
• Partial internet reimbursement
• 100% remote work
• Matching 401K
• EAP
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000