Jr Staff Accountant

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Responsibilities Access the bank website daily and download documentation showing activity: Deposits, Sweeps & Transfers, along with all bank fees and A/P payments that were auto paid and need to be recorded. Daily review the bank website for any Positive Pay activity Review the check that was presented to the bank, verify it is correct Approve and submit it for payment on the bank website Send any deposit information for that day to accounts receivable. Record bank account sweeps and zero balance transfers (ZPA's) in Costpoint. Record bank fees and auto withdrawal A/P payments in Costpoint. Combine downloaded files from the bank site with the reports created during processing these items in Costpoint, saving as a packet on the corresponding drive on the network. Communicate with employees and vendors. Review the scanned mail for bills, save the files on the drive, email invoices for payment approvals. Enter vouchers in Costpoint for each of the approved bills. Print and email AP reports weekly to receive the approved payment selections to run checks. Print A/P checks, prepare payment packet, mail payments. Upload all checks printed onto the bank website under Positive Pay. Research bills or payment issues or inquiries made by our employees or vendors Research any issues or questionable bills that come in. If we are over billed address the issue with the vendor to get our account credited. Record the credit in the accounting system. Monthly company credit cards Keep copies of all receipts for the company credit card. Reconcile these receipts against the credit card statement. Request receipts from the employees that charged the item. Enter voucher in the accounting system for each purchase. Enter a voucher for the actual credit card, print check, and mail payment. Review all travel and non-travel Employee Reimbursements submitted in ExpenseWire EOSS travel will be reviewed by program management. Review all JVN and ECS travel to make sure it is contract compliant. Complete all Final Approvals of employee reimbursement in ExpenseWire. Research and resolve any ExpenseWire Reimbursement Software issues that arise on Accounting side or Employee's side. Prepare travel packets for entry into Costpoint and for invoicing Make sure all receipts are ledge able and complete. If they are not, fix or request a better copy from employee. Make sure all travel requirements and policies are followed, including the rates are correct according to the GSA website and travel location. Save all packets in designated folders on the proper drives (these are saved in multiple places). Pay employees their reimbursements via ExpenseWire. Assist employees with their reimbursement submissions, as needed. Keep travel policy updated, as needed. Set up charge codes in ExpenseWire for employees to enter their travel and other reimbursement codes as needed. Create Travel invoices for Leidos Track Travel to make sure one trip over multiple weeks is invoiced when all travel is completed. Keep track of all travel that is currently on going, when the travel is completed, when EE is paid, and when travel is invoiced. Calculate/Enter Travel invoice in Costpoint for Leidos/SLICS travel. Upload Invoice and travel packet in SLICS for submission to Leidos. General office work Filing and/or Scanning for Accounting department. Ordering Office Supplies (including cleaning supplies) as needed. Keep Postage machine loaded - upload additional postage when needed. Other Office building support as needed. Assist with weekly timesheet entry into our accounting system. Assist with Audits. Support other team member as necessary. Research issues and provide help/spreadsheets/reports as requested. Qualifications Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred but not required. Minimum of 2 years hands‑on experience working with government contracts preferred. Deltek - Costpoint skills a big plus, but not required. Paychex Flex & Paychex ExpenseWire preferred but not required. Proficient with Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications; Advanced Excel skills desired. Strong verbal, written, communication and documenting skills. Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of employees, management, and external parties. Ability to prioritize, multi‑task, and work in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent attention to detail, problem solving, & analytical skills. Must be a self‑starter, quick learner, assertive, can work independently and also collaboratively. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance. PTO based on Years of Service & Paid Holidays. 401(k) with annual employer contribution & Tuition Reimbursement. Full summary available upon request. Salary $45k to $55k Full‑Time #J-18808-Ljbffr