Jr AP Accountant - Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

SPA's fast paced and high volume Finance and Accouting team has an immediate need for a Jr. AP Accountant

Systems Planning and Analysis is searching for a dynamic Jr. AP Accountant within the Finance organization. This role requires the individual to perform a variety of accounting tasks requiring experience related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions, including vendor and employee expense report functions. Specific duties:

• Review and process expense reports daily
• Assist employees with completing expense reports
• Assist with troubleshooting system issues for expense reports
• Assists with maintaining financial records and data systems, including vendor files.
• Assists with processing accounts payable vouchers, checks, wire transfers and ACH payments.
• Verifies invoices, invoice number, account codes and financial accounts and assists with the resolution of any discrepancies.
• Traces transactions through previous accounting actions to help resolve discrepancies.
• Corresponds with vendors and responds to payment status inquiries.
• Perform account research and ad-hoc accounting/reporting/administrative tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education:

• 2+ years of Expense Report processing experience.
• Associate degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• Must work under general supervision and follows standard procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Experience with Expense Reports using Deltek Costpoint T&E.
• Government contracting preferred

 Knowledge and Attributes:

•  Strong organizational, skills in prioritizing tasks, and attention to detail.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•  Demonstrate high level of integrity, professionalism including teamwork.
•  Ability to effectively plan, work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. 
•  Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environment.
•  Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite and Adobe.

This position will be hybrid based at the SPA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA.