Accountant (3268)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting an Accountant 1 in Oak Ridge, TN.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

• This is an onsite position.
• Monitor any discrepancies in payments and monitor charges made on credit cards.
• Reconcile credit cards to ensure all costs are accounted for and can be re-classed adequately.
• Organize a financial filing system that is easily accessible.
• Track, prepare and file bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll taxes in over 20 states.
• Assist in quarterly and annual tax filings, maintaining schedule provided by outside accounting firm.
• Prepare check requirements and other accounting reports to be presented to senior management.
• Work with clients regarding payments, refunds, and statements.
• Receive vouchers, review, and record for adequacy.
• Reconcile and report any discrepancies found in AP, PR, or tax records.
• Ability to understand and review expense reporting and travel authorizations for accuracy.
• Efficient in understanding multi-state travel guidelines related to contract restrictions and FTR.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors – ability to work closely with site activities and support any necessary contact with vendors with relations to issues.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of travel (FTR) and other expense reporting
• Detailed oriented
• Ability to work under limited supervision
• Able to multi-task with pending deadlines
• Maintain a good relationship with sites and other internal departments

Preferred computer skills:

• Excel
• ERP/Accounting Software (Deltek Costpoint)
• Word

Education:

High school diploma

Minimum associates degree – or equivalent job qualifications

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability