Staff Accountant

Overview

Contributes and assists in the monthly accounting cycle while working independently with guidance. Eager to learn and analyze financial information. Anticipates job expectations while performing accounting tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge.

Responsibilities

Reviews and reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts for each country for monthly reconciliation

Books monthly journal entries, including reclasses and accruals for each company

Reviews expenses to ensure all expense accounts in all companies are recorded properly, and if not reclasses to the proper sections and offices

Applies payments daily to invoices from cash receipts and preparing a consultant payment amount based on invoices paid

Prepares cash logs for daily deposit files and associated documents

Reviews fixed asset items in holding account; reclasses into appropriate asset when item is placed into service and adds the asset into Sage software

Prepares and books fixed asset depreciation monthly

• Assists with government surveys such as BEA 125, Quarterly Services, Service Reports
• Runs Rev Gen on weekly and monthly basis so that revenue results can we reported

Prepares consolidated reporting each month

Assists with various ad-hoc reporting, journal entries, research, requests, and any necessary adjustments

Demonstrates a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information

Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures, complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typically with 2+ years of experience

Experience in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook and Word

Experience in Deltek Vision preferred

• Working knowledge of accounting, GAAP principles and data entry
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
• Strong work ethic and eagerness to produce high quality, accurate results
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to hold sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity

Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

Ability to problem solve and apply appropriate solutions

• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work activities and use time efficiently

Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.

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