Accounting Associate (Recent Graduate), Lensa, US

Job Description

Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for VetsEZ. Clicking "Apply Now" or "Read more" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any information collected there is subject to their terms and privacy notice.

VetsEZ is seeking an Accounting Associate to be an integral part of a remote accounting and operations team and assist with the day-to-day transactional tasks following accounting principles and procedures. To be successful in this role, you will be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, prioritize and complete tasks effectively, and work independently.

The candidate must reside within the continental US.

Responsibilities

  • Process payroll on a semi-monthly basis.
  • Process timekeeping data and conduct audits as required.
  • Process and enter all vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Monitor HSA/FSA/IRA contributions for CAP limitations.
  • Collect and maintain financial data, ensuring that all reporting complies with departmental/customer procedures and policies.
  • Compile financial data in preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
  • Analyze costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations during the month-end close analytical procedures to support forecasting future revenues and expenses (as applicable), including reconciliations and journal entries.
  • As necessary, assist employees throughout the Company in their efforts to better understand Company accounting policies and reporting requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a relevant field.
  • 3+ years of relevant corporate accounting experience.
  • Experience or familiarity working with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and DCAA compliance requirements.
  • Ability to complete and prioritize tasks on multiple concurrent projects within given timeframes.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment and effectively interact with colleagues and Company employees across all functions and levels.
  • Ability to adapt and to find new ways of understanding problems or improving processes.

Additional Qualifications

  • Unanet or Deltek Cost Point experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Federal Government cost accounting principles and regulations.
  • Ability to obtain a government clearance.

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • PTO + Federal Holidays
  • Corporate Laptop
  • Training opportunities
  • Remote Opportunity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

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