Accounting Specialist

Who We Are

Lawelawe Management Group (LMG) is a trusted provider of managed services, supporting clients across a range of industries. We specialize in delivering scalable, end-to-end solutions that include back office operations, IT infrastructure support, compliance, and risk management. Our team works closely with each client to understand their specific business needs and deliver efficient, customized support that enables long-term growth and operational stability.

By combining industry best practices with a proactive service model, we help reduce downtime, streamline operations, and enhance overall performance. At Lawelawe, we are committed to driving measurable impact and creating lasting value for our clients.

You Are

As an Accounting Specialist with Lawelawe, you will offer professional assistance to diverse organizations to ensure compliance with regulations and reporting requirements and offer financial stability. The Accounting Specialist will have participated in various Finance duties across general accounting, projects, billing, accounts payable, receivables, auditing and forecasting.

The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in accounting and the ability to provide accurate financial information. You should love the accounting world and be very detailed and an avid multitasker. Ultimately, you should be organized have the ability to work in multiple aspects of accounting in a timely and accurate manner.

This position will report directly to the Lawelawe Director of Accounting and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all vendors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner
• Compiles and analyzes account data to create capital, liability, and asset account entries
• Respond to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable
• process, including processing invoices for payment, recording sales tax, assisting with bank reconciliations
• Research information to provide accurate and timely solutions to internal clients and vendors at multiple locations and companies
• Verify the accuracy of vendor invoices and confirm that the correct general ledger account codes are used
• Generate payment to vendors on a routine schedule and match the check with backup for review
• Inspect paid and unpaid invoices including cleared payment inquiries and check voiding to maintain accurate files and records according to company standards
• Ensure invoices have the correct coding and authorization as well as sufficient contracts and documentation
• Maintain a filing system for financial information, records, and documents to ensure easily available information
• Monitor account balances, track expenses, prepare analyses of accounts and related financial activity to assist in producing monthly financial reports
• Manage credit card purchases by entering coding and reconciling transactions
• Manage travel and employee expense reimbursements
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable entries
• Maintain customer support documentation for monthly contractual billings
• Setup and manage new customers and vendors in accounting software system
• Contact customers to follow up on past due invoices
• Assist with month end close
• Completes database backups to secure financial information
• Follows internal controls to ensure financial security
• Verifies documentation, requests expenditures, and prepares disbursements
• Gather documentation, prepare reports, assist with budgeting, and assist Finance Director in interpreting complicated financial information for managers, executives, and auditors
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 -7 years’ professional experience as an accountant, financial analyst or auditor
• 5-7 years of experience with AP/AR, collections, and invoicing
• Deltek Costpoint and Costpoint Time & Expense experience required
• Must be a US Citizen
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail with a dedication to accuracy
• Ability to analyze large sets of data
• High degree of familiarity with AP/AR functions
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Deltek Costpoint, and WAWF
• Federal Contracting and Service Contract Act (SCA) experience highly desired
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software
• Proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations
  
  

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
• Additional perks such as discounts on various services and products
  
  

Competencies

• CORE
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Fostering Teamwork and Building Collaborative Relationships
• Ethical Practice
• Balanced Decision Making
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

This position is primarily remote, with required onsite work at the Chantilly, Virginia office on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, as business needs dictate. The employee should ensure that the appropriate home office equipment is available to satisfy the requirements of the positions. This job operates in a professional office environment during travel.

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.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 70% of the time
• Occasionally moves about inside the home or office location to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
• May move office equipment up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time
  
  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position that will require a minimum of 20 hours per week. Hours of work can be set by the individual; however, they should fall within the core hours of 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Attendance at meetings or other events may necessitate a change in standard hours.

Travel

Travel will be required on an as needed basis to Chantilly, VA and for business and client needs as necessary.