Accounts Payable Accountant
Tysons Corner, VA
Hybrid - 3 days in office
$60-$70K


POSITION SUMMARY:
Are you interested in working for a well-established and growing organization with a strong international presence in developing countries?  Actively seeking an Accountant to support the Finance Team with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other administrative functions in order to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enter vouchers in accounting system, listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures
• Resolve invoice and payment discrepancies and prepare documentation for files
• Assist in corporate credit card reconciliation and ensure correct accounting codes and submission of required documentation for all transactions 
• Support the AR function to ensure the timely creation of invoices to clients upon product delivery or project completion
• Liaise with contract and project teams to ensure billing requirements are updated in accounting software
• Reconcile accounts receivable to the general ledger
• Track and follow up on outstanding accounts receivable payments
• Oversee integrity of financial and consultant files (paper and electronic) and documents, providing guidance to the finance assistant as needed
• Coordinate and prepare pertinent information for external accounting firm and auditors
• Provide excellent customer service and problem resolution for both internal and external partners

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
• 3+ years of relevant and relatable experience
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Proficiency with government contracting accounting software
• Experience with Unanet or Costpoint highly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of US Government contracts required
• Ability to maintain meticulous attention to detail resulting in work reflecting a high degree of accuracy
• Exhibits dependability, reliability and a willingness to work outside required set hours when deadlines require
• Excellent management, organization, communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet required deadlines
• Communicates credibly and diplomatically with all levels in an organization
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Ability to work in an appreciative, strengths-based environment