What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Administrator position at PEMCCO?
Summary/Objective:
PEMCCO, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Administrator for a temporary assignment supporting our financial operations team.
The Accounting Administrator is responsible for the receipt and accounting of funds paid to the organization and for compiling and recording employee time and payroll data. This role may compute and post wages and deductions, prepare paychecks, and serves as an auditor ensuring that invoices are accurate and that proper accounting procedures are followed to account for the receipt of payment for goods and services completed by the organization.
PEMCCO, Inc. is an Information Technology and Information Management (IT/IM) services firm. We assist our customers in maximizing existing and emerging technologies to achieve their desired business productivity objectives. Living the Culture and Making It Happen is the motto we live by. We Live the Culture by carrying out the tenets of our Core Values of Loyalty, Integrity, and Commitment to our Customers and Employees every day. We Make It Happen by following Smart Organization Healthy Organization (SOHO) principles for internal and external communications and the successful execution of projects.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Coverage Dates:
- Primary Coverage Period: Assignment dates are subject to change based on operational needs
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures related to financial management, budget, accounting, and/or payroll.
- Establish and maintain confidential payroll files, batch timesheets for data entry, enter payroll information, and distribute paychecks/pay stubs.
- Establish system controls for new financial systems and develop procedures to improve existing systems.
- Assist with administration of the company’s 401(k) retirement plan, including processing and reconciling employee and employer contributions, coordinating with the payroll system, and communicating with the plan provider on enrollments, loans, and distributions.
- Maintain tracking of 401(k) eligibility and enrollment windows and support the preparation of annual compliance testing and audit materials.
- Coordinate preparation of external audit materials and financial reporting.
- Check and scrutinize invoices for accuracy.
- Establish and maintain filing systems as appropriate.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Assist and deputize on behalf of the CFO.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Cost Accounting for Government Contracts.
- Cost Accounting Project Processing & Reporting.
- Federal Contract Procurement Cycle.
- Accounting for Federal Contracts and dealing with audits.
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for Federal Contractors.
- Understanding of timekeeping and labor regulations for Federal Contractors.
- Detailed and organized approach.
- Professional telephone manner.
- Ability to use email communication effectively.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and innovative style.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and organized, strong planning and prioritization abilities.
- Must maintain confidentiality and discretion in all aspects and be comfortable with a flexible working schedule to meet the needs of the Company and its executives.
- Computer literacy, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel, and experience with standard accounting software packages (Enterprise QuickBooks, ADP).
Qualifications:
Required Experience:
- Five (5) to eight (8) years of accounting, payroll experience, state and government invoices, and cost accounting.
Preferred Education:
- Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or one or more years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work Schedule:
- Monday–Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Compensation:
- $22 - $24 per hour, depending on experience.
PEMCCO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $22 - $24