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Staff Accountant I – Accounts Payable & General Ledger Specialist

Agile Defense
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Aug 2024
💰 $68,250/yr($45,500/yr$68,250/yr)

About the role

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 497
Job Title: Staff Accountant I
Location: Remote to HQ
Clearance Level: N/A 
Salary Range: $45,500 - $68,250 SUMMARYOur Accounts Payable Department is essential to our financial operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of all vendor invoices and paymentsWe are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant I to join our team. In this role, you will use your accounting expertise to process accounts payable, cash receipts, journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end closing activities. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will be crucial in upholding the integrity of our financial operations.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounts Payable·         Manage the full Accounts Payable cycle including entering vendor invoices and issuing payments, conducting weekly check runs (checks/wires/ACH) and reconciling credit card bills/statements.·         Process Concur expense reports and respond to employee inquiries.·         Reconcile assigned AP accounts and make sure all AP vouchers are posted timely for month-end close.·         Forecast weekly payment estimates, monitor daily bank account balances, and suggest how much money to transfer between checking/saving accounts. ·         Review Open AP reports and resolve any outstanding issues.·         Review/reconcile invoices and account discrepancies, respond to vendor inquiries, maintain the AP email inbox.·         Ensure accuracy in Accounts Payable filing, set up new vendor, maintain W-9 records.·         Assist with audits by providing necessary information.·         Download daily bank activity and update spreadsheets.·         Maintain and update written Accounts Payable procedures, adhere to company policies and procedures, and identify and report suspicious activity. Accounts Receivable ·         Track and record payments remitted, and services rendered. ·         Review daily bank activities, track incoming payments, and process cash receipt entries.·         Assist with bank reconciliation.·         Maintain precise records of all incoming payments.·         Collects funds by reminding delinquent accounts and notifying customers of insufficient payments.  General Ledger ·         Prepare journal entries as needed. ·         Contribute to month-end closing process. ·         Prepares ad-hoc reports and analysis for management as requested.

Education, Background, and Years of Experience ·         Associate/Bachelor degree in Accounting or related degree with accounting/finance emphasis preferred. ·         1-3 Years of accounts payable experience required with basic knowledge of accounts receivable.·         Experience with Costpoint Deltek a plus. ·         Experience with SAP Concur Preferred.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills ·         Proficient Microsoft Office knowledge and skills.·         Requires a high degree of attention to detail.·         Strong time management and organizational skills.·         Knowledge of basic accounting principles.·         Ab

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