Accounting Specialist

cBEYONData is seeking an Accounting Specialist to serve as support for a broad cross-section of the accounting department, including payables, payroll, and customer billing. The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for accurate record-keeping, assisting with data entry, and preparing reports. 

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices in 3rd party system and review A/P coding for correctness and reasonableness
• Maintain vendor records and create new vendor profiles in 3rd party AP system and accounting system
• Correspond with vendors and respond to vendor inquiries
• Process purchase orders for subcontractors and maintain modifications to purchase orders
• Support subcontractors with any issues related to invoice submission
• Ensure compliance with timesheet entry requirements
• Prepare semi-monthly payroll, ensuring all changes are properly documented and updated
• Track FMLA/STD/Parental Leave
• Manage payroll notices by working with 3rd party payroll tax support
• Manage travel requests in accounting system and maintain support files for billing purposes
• Provide additional support to the Controller and Assistant Controller
• Provide additional support during month end, including account reconciliations
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• High level of computer proficiency, including intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Good problem solving and time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on tasks

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or business (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• 2-4 years of accounting experience, with knowledge of full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable process (experience in federal government contracting desired)
• Demonstrated success working remotely full time