Title: Staff Accountant I

Department: Administration Hours of Work: 40 hours plus

Category: Regular Full-time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary/Grade Level: Date Approved:

Reports to (Supervises/Liaison): Director of Accounting

SUMMARY

Performs accounting support/service for all general ledger (G/L) functions (AR, AP, PR, Billing, Cash Receipt, and Job Costs on GCS Premiere for multiple business units.)

JOB DUTIES

· Performs accounting support and service in the accounts receivable (A/R) area for all corporate and operating subsidiaries/partners.

· Checks records; prepares vendor invoices and vouchers; types, files, and posts records; and provides general administrative support.

· Assists the Director of Accounting with special projects, the maintenance of corporate accounting records and filing system; and maintenance of database(s) and backup integrity. Provides word processing, filing, and general administrative support.

· Provides general accounting support as assigned, including Accounts Receivable (A/R) and general ledger (G/L) duties. Provides accounting staff (A/P and G/L) the necessary documentation for invoice copies.

· Reviews invoices; gathers and sorts documents and related information; manually assigns GL codes. Pays invoices by verifying transaction information, scheduling and preparing disbursements, and obtaining authorization of payments. Verifies accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.

· Resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation; requests stop payments and/or adjustments. Writes memoranda to vendors when necessary.

· Creates files with all invoices and expense accounts to which transactions will be posted; ensures accounts payable invoices are properly coded for accurate account posting.

· Assists in performing account reconciliations; prepares accrual and check entries for closing.

· Maintains vendor invoice files and records; computer files; and integrity of database (s). Issues and maintains vendor information for year end 1099 reporting.

· Performs special projects as assigned.

NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

· Excellent communication and customer service skills.

· Skill in use of 10-Key calculator, data entry, and general business machines.

· Excellent skill in organizing, setting priorities, and following through on tasks and projects;

· Ability to handle issues and confidential information with discretion, tact, and good judgment; and work under pressure.

· Ability to provide quality work involving technical vocabularies, formulas and financial data; demonstrated ability to perform non-routine accounting activities.

· Ability to learn, understand, and follow verbal and manual instructions.

· Skill in operating personal computer utilizing a variety of computer software, especially Deltek GCS Premiere.

· Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.

· Ability to quickly learn company-wide organizational practices and procedures.

· Ability to provide quality work involving technical vocabularies, formulas and financial data; demonstrated ability to perform non-routine accounting activities.

· Self starter dedicated and flexible to a dynamic business environment.

· Proficient multi-tasker

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)

· B. S. in Accounting

· Three plus years working in accounting/finance for a government contractor

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)

· CPA

· Two or more years experience using Deltek GCS Premiere

· Two or more years experience using QuickBooks

· Two or more years experience using ADP

WORKING CONDITIONS

The majority of work is performed in an office setting with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities, and abilities. The office is a non-smoking facility with designated outside-smoking areas.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT

All employment with Goldbelt, Incorporated is “at will.” This means that the employee or Goldbelt, Incorporated may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. This document is not intended to exclude modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation for a disability, nor is it intended to be an employment agreement or contract.

While this job description describes the essential functions and qualifications of the position described, it is not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all the duties performed by all employees in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-related duties.

By signing below you are indicating that you have read this job description and understand the duties and qualifications for the job, and that your supervisor has discussed the job duties and expectations with you; a signed copy of the job description will be provided to each employee.

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