Junior Staff Accountant - HORIZON STRATEGIES, LLC

Background: Horizon Strategies is looking for an ambitious Junior Staff Accountant to provide support to the Accounting Department by managing the full cycle of Accounts Payable (AP) tasks, including processing expense reports, credit card statements and vendor invoices, and maintaining accurate AP sub-ledgers. 

Accounting experience in the government contracting industry preferred. 

Position Description:

As the Junior Staff Accountant, you will execute all AP tasks utilizing the Unanet system. 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:

Accurately and timely processing of the expense reports and reimbursements

Collect and match the receipts with the credit card charges and code the credit card statement in Unanet Accounting System

Accurately enter the approved vendor invoices in Unanet Accounting System in a timely manner

Effectively communicate with Project Managers (PM) 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

Assist in 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: 

Associate 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.

Can 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

Additional accounting training or certifications

Position Type: Part-time, up to 25 hours per week

Primary Place of Duty:  Remote  

Salary Type: $20-$23 per hour