Staff Accountant - Payroll

Job Description

Individual will be expected to assist in all accounting operations for a growing government contracting company. Great attention to detail a must! Position reports directly to the Controller.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Reconcile and post weekly time cards

• Process bi-weekly payroll

• Process all associated payroll journal entries

• Prepare and enter month end closing journal entries

• Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts

• Maintain state registrations for required taxes; withholding, business etc

• File Personal Property and BPOL forms as required

• Provide audit assistance

• Assist in maintenance of fixed assets register

• Record cash receipts

• Process AP transactions as needed

• Maintain accurate file storage

• Ensure all entries are in accordance with GAAP and FAR

• Additional duties as needed

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or similar

• 5-7 years in related work or industry related experience

Certifications

• None

Security Clearance

• No clearance is required for this position.

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)

• Experience with JAMIS

• Experience with ADP payroll processing a plus.

• General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature.