Job Description: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant with experience in Government Contracting (GovCon) to join our growing finance team. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of government contracting accounting practices and preferably experience using Procas or similar accounting software. This role will support key financial processes, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and assisting with the day-to-day accounting operations.
The Junior Accountant will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with compliance-related activities. This position offers growth potential for individuals eager to develop their career in accounting within the GovCon space. This is a fully remote 6 month contract to hire.
\n Responsibilities:General Accounting:Assist in maintaining the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and timely posting of entries.Perform regular account reconciliations, including bank accounts and vendor statements.Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and financial statement preparation.Accounts Payable/Receivable:Process vendor invoices and employee expense reports, ensuring correct coding to contracts and cost pools.Prepare and issue customer invoices in line with contract terms, track payments, and follow up on outstanding receivables.Reconcile AP/AR accounts and ensure proper documentation for audit readiness.Government Contract Compliance:Assist in tracking contract costs, ensuring proper allocation of direct and indirect costs.Maintain records in compliance with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) requirements.Help prepare documentation for government audits and contract reporting.Payroll Support:Support payroll processing, ensuring proper classification of labor costs to the appropriate contracts.Reconcile labor distribution and payroll expenses with project billing and financial reports.Procas (Preferred):Utilize Procas software for financial management and reporting, ensuring compliance with government contract requirements.Assist with data entry, report generation, and reconciliation tasks within Procas, or similar accounting systems.Financial Reporting:Assist in preparing regular financial reports, including budget-to-actual reports for contracts.Generate reports to support project management and compliance efforts.
\n$23 - $30 an hour
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