Accounting Clerk at Bering Straits Native Lexington, Kentucky

Accounting Clerk III - Lexington, KY

Bering Straits Professional Services (BSPS) is committed to world-class management of global logistics, training and procurement services for U.S. Government agencies. BSPS is certified by the. In February 2022, BSPS became an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certified company. BSPS received the ISO 9001 quality standard certification through the Performance Review Institute (PRI)

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with invoice processing
• Assist with monthly billing and accounts receivable processes
• Assist with billings to customers
• Provide project reporting as needed
• Work with auditors (finance and government) to provide accounting information as requested

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

Education Requirements: 5 years' experience in accounting or, Level of Experience Requirements: 2 years' college education in accounting 70 WPM with 90% accuracy

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and personnel as well as with outside auditors and regular authorities
• Strong ability to read and interpret Federal contracts
• Good working knowledge of FAR/DFAR and DCAA requirements
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret project accounting information
• Ability to execute reports and business correspondence

Preferred

• Federal Contract billing experience
• Accounts Receivable experience

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

Work Environment

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting.

Physical Setting: Office

Schedule and Flexibility: Monday-Friday 7 AM - 3:30 PM

This position will not have supervisory responsibilities. This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.