ASSOCIATE SPECIALIST - SPECIALIST - Accountant

About the role

The goal is to process financial records in a timely and accurate manner. The team prepares operating statements and internal unaudited financial statements periodically and responds to inquiries about expenses, invoice processing, and capital assets.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of people to provide accounting support for various departments of the Institute.
• Assist the Accounting Department as well as the technical divisions with ensuring the accounting transactions are accurately recorded.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts in accordance with SwRI's accounting policies and accountant role.
• Aid in the preparation of adjusting journal entries associated with account reconciliations.
• Review processed transactions to ensure account coding is accurate and in line with the Institute's policies.
• Referencing the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and US GAAP.
• Have the ability to learn and work with a wide range of software to perform various accounting functions.
• Must be detail-oriented and capable of working with large amounts of data from various systems.
• Strive to identify process improvements and possess good oral and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with all levels of employees and various functional departments.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field. CPA or CPA eligible candidate with a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience with personal computers, including typing and efficient operation of a 10-key. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of general business practices and procedures, along with the ability to organize assignments to meet tight deadlines.
• Must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment, and demonstrate confidentiality.
• Must be able to exercise diligence and attention to detail in completing assigned tasks and projects.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• CPA or CPA eligible candidate preferred.
• 0 years of experience: Experience with personal computers, including typing and efficient operation of a 10-key. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of general business practices and procedures, along with the ability to organize assignments to meet tight deadlines.
• Must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment, and demonstrate confidentiality.
• Must be able to exercise diligence and attention to detail in completing assigned tasks and projects.

Skills

• Knowledge of general accounting practices and procedures.
• Ability to learn and work with a wide range of software to perform various accounting functions.
• Detail-oriented and capable of working with large amounts of data from various systems.
• Strives to identify process improvements and possesses good oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

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Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

TBD

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.