Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting

POSITION SUMM ARY

POSITION SUMM ARY:

The Accountant 2 provides accounting services in areas to include financial statement preparation, invoice preparation and submission, routine and special purpose reporting, account analysis and reconciliation, variance analysis, and maintaining historical records. Duties may include procedural tasks as well as special project initiatives.

Include, but are not limited to:

• Working knowledge of accounting concepts and principles to include General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and proper application of internal controls.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, financial concepts, and general business operations.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting data, identifying trends, and reporting results to management.
• Ability to conduct research in accounting and business processes and offer ideas for continuous improvement in business processes and internal controls and taking action to implement solutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience researching, gathering, analyzing data, summarizing results, resolving problems and issues, both independently and as a team member
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining excellent organization and prioritization with proven ability to follow through to completion on multiple tasks, often under strict deadlines, frequent interruptions, and changing priorities.
• Proven ability in effectively working within a team environment and interacting and networking with all levels of internal and external personnel and customers.
• Demonstrated proficient use of computer software applications, including accounting software and financial reporting tools.
• Self-driven, accountable for individual learning and understanding of financial policies, processes, and concepts while obtaining some mentoring from group staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Assists in maintaining adherence to internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Implements changes and complete assignments in accordance with the working schedule.
• Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.
• Maintains proper accounting records according to accounting guidelines and company procedures.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Works with various auditors and reviewers to support requests.
• Performs other duties as required.

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field with at least three (3) years of related experience. However, a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position's duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable.

• Experience in government-related finance including Cost Accounting Standards and FAR/DFARs knowledge.

• Knowledge and ability to develop and apply highly advanced principles, concepts and techniques in the field of accounting.
• Knowledge and skill in researching, gathering, analyzing data, summarizing results, resolving problems and issues, both independently and as a team member.
• Knowledge of accounting concepts and principles to include General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and proper application of internal controls.
• Knowledge of financial concepts, including financial planning and analysis, budget formulation and execution, business analysis, and general business operations.
• Knowledge of financial policies, processes, and concepts.
• Skill and ability to perform critical strategic tasks and interpret broad requirements to develop and execute plans to satisfy them.
• Skill in evaluating options and providing problem-solving solutions.
• Skill in the use of computer software applications, including accounting software and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to build and work collaboratively in a team concept environment and work independently as needed.
• Ability to…