Project Manager - Accounting at Chenega Corporation
Chesapeake, VA
About the Job
Overview
Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Services & Federal Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Project Manager with extensive experience in financial operations and auditing. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a team of junior Accounting Technicians in support of the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) in Elizabeth City, NC. The USCG ALC provides logistical support for the aviation fleet for the USCG and other Government agencies. This support includes depot maintenance, engineering, supply, procurement, information services, and acquisition project execution. Within ALC, the Aviation Logistics Division (ALD) provides accounting and administrative support to all ALC product lines and shared support divisions. In support of these activities, the ALC maintains the general ledger to capture and report financial aspects of these activities and maintains an internal controls and audit readiness program.
The Accounting Technicians support financial and accounting duties of the ALC’s Fiscal Operations (including commercial and government payables), Risk Management, and Cost Accounting Branches. This role requires strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to lead teams effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee’s knowledge, critical thinking, innovative solutions for our clients.
Responsibilities
- Oversee team and monitor Accounting Technician team performance. Communicate with government personnel regarding any corrective measures.
- Communicate with team on a regular basis to maintain awareness of current tasking, knowledge gaps, risks and issues, and workplace environment.
- Develop an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of each team member, including the systems, processes, and concepts required to perform those functions successfully.
- Provide training and/or counseling to team and individuals as necessary to improve performance.
- Liaise with government personnel as necessary regarding employee performance, work schedule, training requirements, etc.
- Manage team work schedules.
- Prepare and submit contract deliverables.
- Manage training requirements for team personnel.
- Manage and be present at client site for onboarding/offboarding activities.
Support invoice preparation activities
Qualifications
- Accounting Degree or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to six (6) hours of credit in business law OR
- Combination of education and experience: at least four (4) years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Possess knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and General Accounting Practices.
- Possess knowledge of the various steps and procedures required to provide a full range of accounting support for commonly used practices.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize common software programs including Microsoft Excel (to include the ability to perform complex functions and create pivot tables/graphs), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Share Point, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
- Demonstrated excellent ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and infer requirements for projects based on compliance with laws and regulations.
Final salary determination based on skill-set, qualifications, and approved funding.
Many of our jobs come with great benefits – Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and may include the following:
Paid Time Off
PTO / Vacation – 5.67 hours accrued per pay period / 136 hours accrued annually
Paid Holidays - 11
California residents receive an additional 24 hours of sick leave a year
Health & Wellness
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription
Employee Assistance Program
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life and AD&D Insurance
Spending Account
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Health Reimbursement Account
Dependent Care Spending Account
Commuter Benefits
Retirement
401k / 401a
Voluntary Benefits
Hospital Indemnity
Critical Illness
Accident Insurance
Pet Insurance
Legal Insurance
ID Theft Protection