Project Manager - Accounting

Overview

Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Services & Federal Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Project Manager - Accounting with extensive experience in financial operations and auditing. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a team of junior Accounting Technicians in support of the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) in Elizabeth City, NC. The USCG ALC provides logistical support for the aviation fleet for the USCG and other Government agencies. This support includes depot maintenance, engineering, supply, procurement, information services, and acquisition project execution. Within ALC, the Aviation Logistics Division (ALD) provides accounting and administrative support to all ALC product lines and shared support divisions. In support of these activities, the ALC maintains the general ledger to capture and report financial aspects of these activities and maintains an internal controls and audit readiness program.

The Accounting Technicians support financial and accounting duties of the ALC’s Fiscal Operations (including commercial and government payables), Risk Management, and Cost Accounting Branches. This role requires strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to lead teams effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee’s knowledge, critical thinking, innovative solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team and monitor Accounting Technician team performance. Communicate with government personnel regarding any corrective measures.
• Communicate with team on a regular basis to maintain awareness of current tasking, knowledge gaps, risks and issues, and workplace environment.
• Develop an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of each team member, including the systems, processes, and concepts required to perform those functions successfully.
• Provide training and/or counseling to team and individuals as necessary to improve performance.
• Liaise with government personnel as necessary regarding employee performance, work schedule, training requirements, etc.
• Manage team work schedules.
• Prepare and submit contract deliverables.
• Manage training requirements for team personnel.
• Manage and be present at client site for onboarding/offboarding activities.
• Support invoice preparation activities
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Accounting Degree or a degree in a related field
• Must have 2+ years of Project Management experience
• Must have Financial operations and auditing experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Possess knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and General Accounting Practices.
• Possess knowledge of the various steps and procedures required to provide a full range of accounting support for commonly used practices.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize common software programs including Microsoft Excel (to include the ability to perform complex functions and create pivot tables/graphs), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Share Point, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
• Demonstrated excellent ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and infer requirements for projects based on compliance with laws and regulations.

Final salary determination based on skill-set, qualifications, and approved funding.

Many of our jobs come with great benefits – Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and may include the following:

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation – 5.67 hours accrued per pay period / 136 hours accrued annually 

Paid Holidays - 11

California residents receive an additional 24 hours of sick leave a year

Health & Wellness

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

Employee Assistance Program

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Spending Account

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Health Reimbursement Account

Dependent Care Spending Account

Commuter Benefits

Retirement

401k / 401a

Voluntary Benefits

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness

Accident Insurance

Pet Insurance

Legal Insurance

ID Theft Protection

Teleworking Permitted?

Yes

Teleworking Details

Hybrid - Onsite client visits required. Recurring weekly day(s) onsite PSSBU Chesapeake office

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $100,000.00/Yr. Up to USD $110,000.00/Yr.

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Our wide range of benefit options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Based on eligibility, benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act, Davis-Bacon Act, or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements.

Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Native preference under PL 93-638.

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