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Accountant II - York PA

VetJobs · York, Pennsylvania, United States

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrs$61k–$104kListed as no visa sponsorship
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In short

The Accountant II will manage payroll accounting, travel and expense support, and perform account reconciliations. They will also assist with journal entries, audit activities, and process improvement initiatives.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

AccountingPayroll AccountingExcelAccount ReconciliationJournal EntriesAnalytical SkillsTime ManagementProblem Solving

ALSO MENTIONED

AccountingPayrollTravel & ExpenseJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationExcelOracle R12 ERPOBIEEDCAA AuditorsFinancial Forecasting

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance with at least 2 years of relevant work experience. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical skills are required for this fast-paced role.

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Questions about this role

Is this VetJobs role remote?
Tagged on site.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $61,278–$104,173 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please

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JOB DESCRIPTION

  • ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner
  • companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following
  • position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and
  • Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If
  • you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please
  • click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated
  • otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain

  • None
  • U.S. Person Required
  • Yes
  • Travel Percentage
  • <10%
  • Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess
  • None
  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • No
  • Is Relocation Available

No

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  • Accountant II to join the Combat Mission Systems accounting team. This is a
  • payroll accounting role in addition to travel & expense accounting support. This
  • position works independently and as a team, applying accounting knowledge,
  • attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and effective communication
  • abilities.

Primary responsibilities include

  • Journal entries and accounting close activities
  • Convert payroll import files to Excel, prepare control reports, and perform
  • checks across multiple sources to identify mismatches

Perform account reconciliations

Partner with the Enterprise Shared Services Payroll and Tax teams to resolve

unreconciled transactions

  • Research issues with assistance as needed and perform corrective actions
  • Prepare payment requests in KTA for payroll related payables

Payroll cash forecasting

  • Partner with Concur Travel & Expense team on travel accounting matters and
  • Program Finance on travel and purchasing card adjusting entries
  • Maintain appropriate procedures, records, and documentation to support cross

training and audit activities

Respond to inquiries and data requests from internal customers, DCAA auditors,

and external auditors

Support initiatives to automate, enhance, and streamline processes

Other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance and 2 years work

experience or equivalent experience

  • Ability to demonstrate strong understanding of accounting concepts
  • Strong analytical skills and above-average Microsoft Suite skills, especially

Excel

Good planning, time management, and organization skills in working with high

volume of data and analyses

  • Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced
  • environment
  • Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills

Sound interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement while complying with

policies, procedures, and accounting principles

  • Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Payroll/labor accounting experience
  • Oracle R12 ERP experience
  • Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE)

Previous experience in a Government Contractor setting

  • Pay Information
  • Full-Time Salary Range: $61278 - $104173
  • Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However,
  • individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not
  • limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal
  • equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and
  • experience.

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