Staff Accountant

11 hours ago

Chantilly, United States Lawelawe Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWho we are

Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training, and medical staffing. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage. 

You are

 As an Accountant with Lawelawe, you will offer professional assistance to diverse organizations to ensure compliance with regulations and legal requirements and offer financial stability. The accountant will have participated in various Finance duties across general accounting, projects, billing, accounts payable, receivables, auditing and forecasting.   

How you will make an impact

The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in accounting and the ability to provide accurate financial information. You should love the accounting world and be very detailed and an avid multitasker. Ultimately, you should be able to manage many aspects of accounting in a timely and accurate manner.
This position will report directly to the Lawelawe Director of Accounting and Finance.

Responsibilities
  • Compiles and analyzes account data to create capital, liability, and asset account entries
  • Enters account details to document financial transactions into general ledger and assigned subledgers
  • Analyzes accounting alternatives to suggest financial actions
  • Prepare profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and other documents
  • Audits records to substantiate financial transactions
  • Prepares and recommends procedures and policies for maintaining accounting controls
  • Coordinates various activities, including audits, new contract award and mentor’s lower payroll and finance team members
  • Collects and examines account information necessary to reconcile financial discrepancies
  • Completes database backups to secure financial information
  • Follows internal controls to ensure financial security
  • Verifies documentation, requests expenditures, and prepares disbursements
  • Research and interpret accounting regulations and policies to resolve procedural questions
  • Advises management on necessary operations to enforce adherence to legal requirements
  • Gathers, interprets, and compiles account trends and data to create specialized financial reports
  • Ensures client confidentiality by keeping financial information secure
  • Review and validate monthly transactions entered into all ledgers and subledgers and enter any adjusting entries required
  • Manage general ledger and assist month-end and year-end close processes
  • Reconcile general ledger account balances, bank statements, and request corrections for any reconciling items
  • Gather documentation, prepare reports, assist with budgeting, and assist Finance Director in interpreting complicated financial information for managers, executives, and auditors
  • Updating the financial system including contracts, billing, projects, etc according to customer requirements and reporting associated budget amendments
  • Extensive experience in project invoicing and billing
  • Prepare and update contract and project budgets, financial forecasts, and tax reports.
  • Generate and distribute invoices and purchase orders, to customers
  • Review contracts and create new projects for government contracts, subcontractors, vendors, etc
  • Assist with monitoring receivable income and supporting project managers with collections
  • Prepare monthly contract, billing, project summary A/P & A/R reconciliation report
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field
  • Minimum of 5 -7 years’ professional experience as an accountant, financial analyst or auditor.
  • With at least 5-7 years of accounting and finance experience required.
  • Deltek Costpoint and Costpoint Time & Expense experience will be given preference.
  • Federal contracting and Service Contract Act (SCA) experience highly desired.
Required Skills/Abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software
  • Proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations
Benefits
  • A competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Access to company-provided retirement savings options with matching contributions
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
  • Additional perks such as discounts on various services and products

Competencies
  • CORE
  • Problem Solving/Analysis
  • Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
  • Fostering Teamwork and Building Collaborative Relationships
  • Ethical Practice
  • Balanced Decision Making

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

This position will be a hybrid role (office and home) with work primarily from the Chantilly, Virginia office location.  The employee should ensure that the appropriate home office equipment is available to satisfy the requirements of the positions.  This job operates in a professional office environment during travel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 70% of the time.
  • Occasionally moves about inside the home or office location to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
  • Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word.  Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
  • May move office equipment up to 30 pounds.
  • Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that will require a minimum of 40 hours per week.  Hours of work can be set by the individual; however, they should fall within the core hours of 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday.  Attendance at meetings or other events may necessitate a change in standard hours.

Travel

Travel will be required on an as needed basis to Chantilly, VA and for business and client needs as necessary. 

 

Disclaimer:

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Candidates possessing the necessary qualifications for the position will be considered.

Lawelawe Management Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Notice to all Applicants:

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a comprehensive background verification, inclusive of a criminal record check. Employment may be subject to other background checks, as required by the position.

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