Staff Accountant

Description:

Overview
Nakupuna Companies is looking for a entry level Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant is responsible for working with the Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager to help maintain a sound accounting system, to include preparation of basic accounting reconciliations, Accounts Payable entries, billing creation, and timesheet processing.
Responsibilities
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons
Determines operational objectives by studying business functions, collecting and evaluating information, and assessing potential solutions
Prepares basic journal entries and account reconciliations and submits to Accounting Manager for review
Assists the Finance & Accounting team with transactional functions as necessary, including Accounts Payable voucher entry, employee expense reports, and billing
Assists Senior Accountant in new employee setup and related data maintenance, including paid time off accruals, labor posting, etc
Recommends controls by identifying problems and developing improved procedures
Creates and maintains job aides for various Finance & Accounting functions that can be used for training of future team members
Maintains user confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
Prepares technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Complete ad hoc/other requests as necessary
Qualifications
Skills/Qualifications: Skills/Qualifications: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with emphasis in Word, Excel, Outlook, and on-line search engines required. Must be self-motivated, efficient at multi-tasking and possess exceptional oral and written communication skills. Familiarity with Government Contracting & Deltek Costpoint is preferred. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar discipline from an accredited institution
1-2 years working experience in an accounting environment is preferred
Experience in or work for the U.S. military is highly desirable
Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:
Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers
Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer
The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical hourly range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.

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