Accounting Operations Accountant

About the position

As the Accounting Operations Accountant, you will have the opportunity to serve as the key resource for the Accounting Operations team regarding Accounts Payable (AP) and/or Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, systems, and responsibilities. You will be responsible for creating and updating Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) training materials, processing and paying supplier invoices (AP) or processing and applying customer receipts (AR), and working closely with the Accounting Operations team, suppliers, project accountants, and other key resources. This position works under close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices in Deltek CostPoint ERP system and monitor compliance with tax and Government regulations.
• Resolve moderately complex invoicing processing or payment questions from vendors or suppliers.
• Process foreign currency invoices for payment and understand currency conversion concepts.
• Identify and understand supplier/vendor specifications and ensure compliance with internal control procedures.
• Ensure optimal payment methods are utilized, including Swift, ACH, wire, and check payments.
• Assist with month/quarter/year end closing for the Accounts Payable subledger.
• Assist with resolution of system exceptions related to the Accounts Payable process.
• Perform account reconciliations for Balance Sheet Accounts as needed.
• Identify and submit accrual entries to Corporate Accounting and Compliance teams.
• Ensure compliance of recording Accounts Payable transactions with Government regulations.
• Assist with system research and implementations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Typically 2+ years' related experience.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Knowledge of Federal Government regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint (Basic).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of Bluebeam (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of Black & Veatch Systems (Basic).
• Technical accounting knowledge (Basic).
• Knowledge of Financial Statement analysis (Basic).
• Knowledge of foreign currency terminology and concepts (Basic).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401K match.
• Benefits that start day 1.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Sick time and dependent sick time.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.