This is a Staff Accountant in Stennis Space Center, Mississippi

Summary: The Incumbent assists with the operation of the finance department to include Accounts Payable, Payroll, Billing, Project Accounting, General Ledger, and other accounting functions. 

Duties & Responsibilities: Reviews payroll batches. Reviews and reconcile all union-related calculations or deductions. Reviews preliminary payroll edits with all timesheets on a weekly basis before the payroll run and ensures the total hours on payroll report ties to tape run for the pay period. Prepares monthly journal entries for posting in projects. Prepares monthly accounts receivable invoices and submits electronically to invoicing system. Reviews each paycheck after they are cut. Make sure there is a paycheck per group of timesheets and audits to make sure there are no unusual deductions. Reviews payroll transfers and check requests. Reviews monthly journal entries and updates in the system. Prepares general ledger reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts. Prepares and maintains contract budgets for senior management and customers. Reviews account payable invoice entry. Reviews vacation and personal leave database inquiry and reporting system; runs and distributes periodic reports for managers and supervisors. Reviews, check requests and funds transfers. Provides technical payroll advice and guidance to site managers, supervisors, and employees. Provides timesheet training for new employees and annual timesheet training for all site employees. Maintains familiarity with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, FAR, and Contract as well as keeping up to date with changes to each. Acts as petty cash custodian – includes monthly reconciliation and reimbursement of petty cash fund. Performs other related work as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications: Associates or bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting. Five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience may be substituted for formal education requirement. Experience using standardized payroll software for data entry, processing, and inquiry. One (1) year Accounts Payable experience. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word at an intermediate level or higher. Customer service and interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Valid state Driver’s License with acceptable driving record pertinent to the position. Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the    contract. U.S. Citizenship.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  

Job #625585