Assistant Accountant (Part-Time) - Growing Maritime Defense Business

Title: Assistant Accountant
FLSA: Exempt
Based in: St. Petersburg, FL
Pay: $26.50 - $34/hour
Work Type: Part-Time (up to 20 hours/week)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Pole Star Defense is a leading provider of maritime domain awareness, maritime security, and fisheries monitoring systems to the government sector. Since 1998, we have pushed the limits of innovation, mitigating growing threats to ships, supply chains, cargo, territorial waters and, most importantly, safety of lives at sea and beyond. Today, we continue to develop and implement pioneering intelligence technologies to protect customer vessels, people, maritime domain, and reputation.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Pole Star Defense is seeking a qualified assistant accountant to join our growing finance department. to help keep our figures and budgets on track with unwavering accuracy. This position will play an integral support role, managing the general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable. The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the finance department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition, enabling them to make the right decisions and accomplish long-term success. The ideal candidate will have a natural passion for math and knowledge of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, taxes, and other financial transactions within an organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and update the general ledger by posting journal entries and ensuring the accuracy of financial data
• Ensuring that Accounts Payable are reviewed, approved, properly accounted for, and paid in a timely manner.
• Ensuring the AR invoices are completed, reconciliation, and collection of Accounts Receivable.
• Assist in the month-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries and accruals
• Assist with gathering information for audits and tax preparation
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation of financial transactions and procedures
• Set up withholding and unemployment compensation accounts in new states, as needed
• Assist in policy/process creation and dissemination related to the finance department
• Collaborate with HR and other departments as needed to ensure accuracy and operational efficiency

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting/finance experience
• Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and practices, and the analysis of reporting financial data
• Experience with general ledger accounting systems (SAP/QuickBooks, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs, including spreadsheets and formulas
• Efficient time management skills to prioritize daily tasks and meet timely obligations and deadlines
• Attention to detail and appetite for researching and resolving issues
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse set of organizational stakeholders
• Ability to demonstrate high levels of integrity and trustworthiness when dealing with confidential information and/or issues requiring discretion and judgement
• Passion to grow and learn more in the related field through training and instruction

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in accounting/finance, or related work experience

DESIRED SKILLS (Not Required):

• Experience working with government invoicing and customers

Benefits

• Annual Leave = 12.5 days
• Sick Leave = 2.5 days
• Wellbeing = 2.5 days

WORK SCHEDULE NOTE:
While this position is scheduled for a traditional Monday – Friday work week, our systems run 24/7/365 and as such, you may be expected to perform out of hours, on-call support on an as needed basis. Additional compensation may be available for working on-call, on standby or during holiday hours.

This is a Public Trust position and requires completion of a State and Federal Criminal History Report (i.e., background check) and may require a Department of Defense security clearance. Current and future employment will be contingent upon satisfactory completion of both the FBI Summary History Report and if designated, a DoD security clearance.

This position requires use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of these regulations. Under ITAR, a U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protec