Staff Accountant at Horizon Strategies LLC – Remote, North Carolina

Job Summary

As the Staff Accountant, you will execute all AP tasks utilizing the Unanet system with a concentration on expense report processing. You must understand and comply with all regulations that affect the Accounting Department, and perform tasks accurately, fairly and in accordance with GAAP, FAR, FTR and JTR.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely processing of the expense reports and reimbursements in compliance with FTR & JTR
• Promptly reconcile the travel expenses on the credit card statement with receipts/backups and precisely code the transactions into the Unanet Accounting System if applicable
• Accurately enter the approved vendor invoices in Unanet Accounting System in a timely manner
• Effectively communicate with Project Managers (PM), travelers and vendors about any expense report/invoicing issues and payment inquiries
• Maintain AP vendor folders for all vendors with all supporting documents, including vendor invoices, consultant/subcontractor invoices, monthly credit card statements and receipts
• Developing and updating the Accounts Payable policies & procedures, as well as the Travel Expense Report SOP
• Participate in the billing and month-end closing
• Oversee AP sub-ledgers with monthly account reconciliations and analysis
• Perform other duties as required to support the Accounting Department

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Must be proficient in MS Excel
• Have a strong attention to detail and the ability to self-prioritize workflow and critically evaluate information.
• Work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion.
• Must be proactive, enthusiastic and motivated to learn new skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Aptitude in problem-solving

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Accounting experience working with Government Contracts Industry
• Experience using Unanet Software