Accounting Associate

Contracting Resources Group, Inc. (CRG) is a Woman-Owned Small Business, specializing in several core markets within the Federal Government. Our professional services depth includes program management and evaluation, strategic communications, acquisitions management, and IT solutions. CRG is a leading management consulting firm, in part because of our ability to attract the highest quality team members through our emphasis on culture, competitive compensation, and benefits packages. Since 2002, CRG has consistently received top performance ratings from customers and teaming partners and industry awards, including Inc. Magazine’s 5000 list of the Fastest Growing Companies in America, the Department of Labor HireVets Platinum Medallion award, and the Washington Business Journal, Inc. 5000, and Baltimore Sun’s Best Places to Work awards.

CRG is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Associate to join our finance & HR team. The Accounting Associate will play a critical role in maintaining the financial health of CRG by managing payroll and payroll-related employee deductions, as well as supporting the accounting and HR teams with various reporting, reconciling, and AR/AP processing tasks. The ideal candidate should demonstrate experience working with Federal contractors, UNANET and ideally QuickBooks. Familiarity with Government invoice processing systems is also a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Payroll processing, including bonus and salary adjustments
• Timely and accurate processing of payroll related items including workers comp, benefits, and other deductions
• Processing of employee and employer payroll taxes & liabilities
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Managing employee time sheet collection, categorization, and processing
• Managing employee expense reimbursements, coordinate the intake process while ensuring compliance with company guidelines and recording necessary transactions
• Supporting the Accounting team in relation to AR collections, various bank and credit card reconciliations, and other ad hoc accounting related requests
• Supporting the Accounting team with AR/AP processing, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely payments in both CRG’s accounting system and various other Government invoice processing systems
• Assisting with potential audit work, providing required financial information and documentation as necessary

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Finance, Accounting, or a related field)
• Proven experience (2-4 years) in the government contracting industry in HR, payroll, and accounting or related roles
• Proficiency in financial software, payroll and ERP systems. Experience with Excel, and Unanet a must. QuickBooks experience desired
• Understanding of Government contracting including compliance with the FAR, DCAA Compliance, and indirect rates
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with acute attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present financial information clearly and effectively
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Discretion in handling confidential financial information

CRG is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by Federal, State, or local law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.