Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Riverside Research is looking for a Staff Accountant, under the direction of Senior Accounting Manager, will be a part of the accounting team and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records in compliance with GAAP. This position will be supporting day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on payroll.

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

Payroll – 50%

• Process payroll on a weekly and semi-monthly basis
• Set-up leave accruals for new hires
• Assist with payroll tax compliance
• Process weekly expense report payments
• Manage timesheet compliance
• Partner closely with HR on payroll-related activities while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality, professionalism and integrity.

Other – 50%

• Manage cash-related transactions, including daily monitoring of bank activity, cash receipt processing, etc.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, develop action plans and lead resolutions on accounts
• AP processing including voucher entry, new vendor setup and weekly check runs
• Expense report review and approval
• Assist with monthly closing activities
• Assist with audits
• Support special accounting projects and process improvements as needed
• Provide timely, professional support to employees and external agencies regarding payroll and AP inquiries
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant field
• 2-5 years' work experience in accounting with at least 1 year in processing payroll
• Working knowledge of UKG payroll system or similar
• Experience with ERP systems (CostPoint preferred)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to research, analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and prioritize
• Excellent listening and communication skills

Global Comp

$70,000 - $100,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Closing Statement

Riverside Research strives to be one of America's premier providers of independent, trusted technical and scientific expertise. We continue to add experienced and technically astute staff who are highly motivated to help our DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers deliver world class programs. As a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, we believe service to customers and support of our staff is our mission. Our goal is to serve as a destination company by providing an industry-leading, positive, and rewarding employee experience for all who join us. We aspire to be a valued partner to our customers and to earn their trust through our unwavering commitment to achieve timely, innovative, cost-effective and mission-focused solutions. All positions at Riverside Research are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. Riverside Research does not mandate COVID vaccination as a condition of employment. However, proof of vaccination or negative test may be required to enter certain government facilities and sites. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site-specific requirements. To protect the health and safety of its employees, their families, and to comply with customer requirements, the company requires all employees to disclose vaccination status (upon hire). Our EEO Policy Riverside Research is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability/veteran, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law. If you need assistance at any time in our application or interview process, please contact Recruiting at View email address on click.appcast.io. A member of the Recruiting team will be available to assist.