Accounting Specialist ( Remote)

This private company is currently seeking a skilled Accounting Specialist to handle accounts payable and receivables, client monthly billing and reporting, and some payroll functions. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of full-cycle accounting, accounts payable and receivables, and payroll experience. Additional considerations for this role are successful completion of a background check, credit check, general accounting skills and knowledge of Deltek CostPoint. and/or Unanet a must.

The Accounting Specialist will support the Accounting Manager an Accounting team with all daily operations for the finance department. This position must have the basic education and knowledge of accounting to be successful in this role. He or she must be dependable, able to work independently, and have the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, clients and vendors.

This role is full-time, remote, great salary and comprehensive benefit package; including a 401K plan.

In addition, the Accounting Specialist must posses these requirements:

Requirements:

• Experience with government contracting accounting systems (Unanet, Costpoint, or other DCAA compliant system)
• Knowledge of DCAA cost pools for allowable and unallowable expenses and the ability to identify and report expenses accordingly
• Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, or a combination of education and current related experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of AP/Payroll/Full-cycle accounting experience working in government accounting area
• Must have a working knowledge of federal contracts and working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements.
• Knowledge of GAAP and ability to perform accounting standards that adhere to GAAP
• Perform general account analysis and reconciliations, including deposits/bank statements
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills with Excel expertise
• Experienced with using Adobe Acrobat to create, edit and sign PDF documents.
• Assist with other projects/duties as assigned.

Accounts Receivable/Payable

• Full-cycle accounts payable including vendor set-up, purchase journal entry, cash disbursement, reconciliation, W-9, and annual 1099 processing.
• Book company credit card and bank transaction in Costpoint
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and assist with closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices for government contractors.

Billing

• Responsible for invoicing customers of CP, T&M, and FP types of government contracts utilizing Costpoint 8.0; ensuring accuracy, completeness of invoice package and timely delivery
• Assisting with Project Setup and maintenance of Projects Module in Costpoint 8.0 to include Workforce assignments, Funding, POP, Ceilings, Rates and other contractual changes.

Payroll

• Review timesheets for accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Record Payroll via journal entries within 3 business days after payment
• Setting up states for payroll taxes.
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks including filing, boxing data, copying etc.

Requirements

• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems within tight timeframes.
• Ability to take initiative to identify outstanding tasks and see them through to completion.
• Must be self-sufficient with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment