Accounting Specialist (REMOTE)

Overview

This role supports the accounting cycle for client accounts, handling day-to-day accounting tasks including system updates, invoice creation, and month-end close activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable (invoice entries, process payments, and monitor AP aging).
• Manage Accounts Receivable (timesheet monitoring, invoice creation, invoice submission to customers, and monitor AR aging).
• Perform month-end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
• Assist with meeting financial deadlines for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
• Enter payroll into the accounting system and reconcile.
• Update and maintain accounting system master data (e.g., personnel, vendor records, work authorizations, and project setup).
• Review expense reports for FAR cost allocation compliance.
• Manage client inboxes, maintaining high-quality customer service standards and responsiveness.
• Provide general accounting support as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or commensurate years of experience.
• Intermediate understanding of GAAP.
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills (Pivots, VLOOKUPs).
• Proficient with Microsoft products (Teams, Outlook, Word, SharePoint).
• Strong PC proficiency and ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with various accounting systems (Procas, Unanet, and/or Costpoint a plus).
• Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).
• Government invoicing experience with T&M, FFP and CPFF contracts.
• Experience handling multiple clients, client communication, and client interaction.
• Experience with invoicing portals such as WAWF, PLSC, TOS, IOL, WOI, and MyInvoice.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified.

Location

Not specified.

Additional Information

• EEO/Non-discrimination and harassment-free workplace.
• Participation in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
• Background check required upon offer of employment, including a criminal record check and employment/education verification.
• Physical demands: regularly required to sit, talk, type, or hear; frequently required to walk and use hands to finger/handle/feel and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.