Staff Accountant

Description

Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Work Location: U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground, Utah

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 36-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

At Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), southwest of Salt Lake City Utah, SA-TECH supports the West Desert Test Center (WDTC), the nation’s designated Major Range Test Facility Base (MRTFB) for chemical and biological defense. The WDTC plans, conducts, evaluates, reports, and supports Chemical and Biological (CB) and non-CB testing efforts for the Department of Defense (DoD), other federal agencies, private industries, and foreign Governments (e.g., environmental assessment/impact evaluations, weapons and munitions demilitarization, chemical energetics/homemade explosive testing, unmanned systems testing, direct and indirect fire weapons testing, hazard assessments, and technical/logistical support of operations at DPG).

At DPG, SA-TECH is looking to bring a Staff Accountant onto our team to support our contract and cost management operations for this contract supporting this major DoD test facility.

Specific duties include (but are not limited to):

• Develop and manage work breakdown structures and earned value management measurements. 
• Develop forecasts and long-range projections. 
• Maintain accounting records, ledgers, purchases, detailed account records for various work orders, process purchase request, prepare weekly or monthly financial statements or reports and make recommendations for reducing costs. 
• Use MS® Project or similar project management software. 

Work Conditions:

• Work is mostly performed in an environmentally controlled office environment but occasional field work would expose you to the environment.
• Must be capable of sitting and entering data on a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to view computer monitors for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks that require such protective gear.

Requirements

Education/Experience/Skills

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution with at least two (2) years of accounting experience.
• Prefer candidates with at least one (1) year of direct experience in the Government cost accounting environment. 
• Must be experienced in the development and management of work breakdown structures (WBS) and earned value management (EAM) measurements.
• Must be able to develop forecasts and long-range projections. 
• Must be able to establish and maintain accounting record systems for labor, material, travel and ODCs. 
• Should be able to maintain accounting records, ledgers, purchases, detailed account records for various work orders, process purchase request, prepare weekly or monthly financial statements or reports and make recommendations for reducing cost. 
• Must be proficient in using MS® Project or similar project management software. 
• Must be competent in basic computer software (MS® Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Committed to maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must have a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical, as well as periodic retests.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver’s Record, and a Criminal Background Investigation.

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