Junior Accountant, Payroll Support

ARETUM, a leading government contracting company specializing in technology-enabled mission support services, is seeking a highly motivated Junior Accountant to join our Payroll Support team. As a Junior Accountant, you will provide critical support in processing and maintaining accurate payroll records for our employees.

ARETUM is known for providing cutting-edge solutions and outstanding service to Federal clients in various sectors, including Next Generation Analytics, Engineering Services, Training Services, IT Systems, Cyber Security, PMO Support, and Financial Consulting. Our mission is to deliver technology-driven solutions that meet the unique needs of our government clients, enabling them to achieve their objectives effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Applying FASAB standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to analyze, reconcile, and report on intergovernmental transactions; prepare necessary financial schedules related to elimination entries and trading partner discrepancies; and prepare appropriate journal entries that comply with USSGL.
• Reviewing payroll accounting transactions prior to posting; prepare payroll accruals; reconcile payroll disbursements from multiple sources to Treasury disbursements; identifying and resolving discrepancies; and preparing any necessary corrections to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Reconciling Fund Balance with Treasury to agency financial reporting, identify discrepancies, document corrective actions, and prepare appropriate journal entries that comply with USSGL.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Prior experience in payroll processing or accounting is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive payroll information
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

ARETUM is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, or age.

ARETUM utilizes e-Verify to check employment authorization.

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