DESCRIPTION

Telesolv Consulting has an internal full-time opportunity as a Staff Accountant at their corporate office near DuPont Circle/DC. Our primary focus will be a candidate who has extensive hands-on work experience reading and understanding government contracts and making sure that all Accounting functions are being completed according to GAAP and FAR based on these contracts. This role will be hybrid and work in the office on-site 2 days a week (Tues/Thurs) with the rest work from home.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TeleSolv has an immediate opportunity in our Finance/Accounting Department for a hybrid Staff Accountant, which include responsibilities with general ledger accountability, and financial reporting, as well as financial profitability analysis and other special projects as assigned. The ideal candidate must have a keen attention to detail and maintain account balances, financial statements, general ledger, and all reports. All qualified candidates will have prior Government Contract Accounting experience and be very familiar with FFP, T&M, and CPFF contracts. Candidates will NOT be considered without this type of experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must currently be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and minimum four (4) years’ Accounting experience preferred. An Associate’s Degree in relevant field and six years’ Accounting experience, or equivalent eight years’ Accounting experience can be substituted for either degree.
• Experience with PROCAS and/or Deltek Costpoint and/or Unanet accounting software is required.
• Proficient skills in MS Word and Excel Proficient in computerized accounting software and Microsoft Office suite of products (Word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read and understand technical forms and financial reports.
• Must be organized, flexible and able to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced accounting environment.
• Maintains an appropriate standard of confidentiality. When handling secure, privileged, sensitive, or confidential information and matters, maintains strict confidence and exercises care to prevent disclosure to others. Accesses confidential information for work-related reasons only following the policies and procedures of the organization. Ensures that any privileged, sensitive, or confidential information is securely stored, disposed of, and transmitted according to the Institutional guidance.

• Support day-to-day activities of the Finance Department, including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and departmental mail.
• Process/generate invoices and supplemental reports for various types of government contracts including: FFP, T&M, and CPFF.
• Support the accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Process purchase orders, expense reports and invoices in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with departmental procedures.
• File taxes so that all requirements are met while avoiding overpayment.
• Record bills and cash disbursements.
• Process and reconcile Company credit cards.
• Verify and post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records.
• Maintain Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable aging reports.
• Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy and process payments.
• Assist with preparation of annual budget and perform analysis and reporting on variances throughout the fiscal year.
• Tax research, planning, and prepare necessary schedules and documentation to support tax filings.
• Draft internal financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Maintain vendor files.
• Perform monthly financial statements in addition to Financial and profitability analysis on a requested basis.
• Assist with month-end close.
• Process Accounts Payable paperwork at completion of the check run.
• Prepare mailings and priority shipments for the Finance/Accounting Department.
• Responsible for PTO updates and tracking.
• Recognize and report prepaid and depreciable assets.
• Assist with the 401(k) system.
• Assist in tracking and maintaining company insurance.
• Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and reconcile Federal financial reports and schedules.
• Keep management advised and up to date on technical accounting and reporting requirements including all federal financial management policies and practices and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) standards.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers. Maintain direct communications with internal customers including program financial management staff regarding various receipts and expenses for billing and financial reporting purposes. Support internal customers through ad-hoc data collection, reporting, analysis and special projects.
• Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as required from time to time – quite often on short notice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.