Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: Remote or Hybrid (Corporate Office - Huntsville, AL)

Description:

Seeking a Staff Accountant to provide accounting support to the finance department and program managers in the Government and Commercial sectors. This position is an individual contributor to support the accounting team for HigherEchelon and its Joint Venture entities. The position has a matrix reporting structure to the company SVP - Finance and direct communication with Program Supervisors and VPs.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Job Responsibilities

• Transactional accounting entries and tracking, to include Joint Venture activity.

• Producing periodic (monthly, quarterly) activity reports.

• Maintain and reconcile GL accounts.

• Maintain daily cash flow transactions.

• Preparing customer invoices

• Receiving and posting cash receipts.

• Accounts payable processing.

oCode invoices, set up new accounts.

oMaintain credit card payments and entries.

oTravel and Expense Report processing

• Other accounting and program functions as needed.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and practices

• Experience with Accounting and Travel related computer applications

oCostpoint

oConcur

• Government Contract accounting experience

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel

• Must be detail oriented with excellent organizational skills

• Dependability and confidentiality are a must

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, multi-tasking, and managing time effectively to meet deadlines

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members at all levels in the organization, as well as with vendors, customers, and other business associates

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Able to obtain a security clearance, if needed.

Education and Experience

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business is preferred; may consider other fields of study and equivalent job-related experience

• 3-5 years of experience

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About HigherEchelon, Inc.

HigherEchelon, Inc. (HE) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) organizational performance consulting firm with offerings in Engineering, Gaming, Human Capital, Enterprise Technology, and Cyber Solutions. HigherEchelon aims to be the premier trusted partner in organizational excellence and achieves this through sustained investment in talent and the employee experience. HigherEchelon puts the employee first to better serve customer needs and sustain excellence.

HigherEchelon offers competitive full-time benefits including paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) matching, full health/dental/vision coverage, plus much more. For on-site and remote employees, flexible work schedules are offered when authorized.

By joining our team, you are choosing to embark on a journey towards excellence as a valued team member and trusted partner. We appreciate your inquiry and look forward to discussing the opportunity further.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled:

HigherEchelon, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. HigherEchelon, Inc. participates in E-Verify.