Staff Accountant

ARETUM, a leading government contracting company specializing in technology-enabled mission support services, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. As a Staff Accountant at ARETUM, you will be responsible for various accounting tasks, including general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

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

• Prepare journal entries in compliance with US GAAP
• Reconcile various general ledger accounts, including investigation of the underlying cause of any discrepancies in the balance
• Perform bank account reconciliations
• Prepare end-of-month consolidated financial statements and reports
• Assist with semi-monthly payroll preparation as needed
• Analyze monthly financial activity for appropriateness and identify any potential anomalies
• Record and process vendor invoices
• Monitor and analyze monthly customer invoices
• Troubleshoot issues the Finance Organization encounters with our accounting software - Unanet
• Assist other members of the Accounting team with special projects as needed
• ·Support internal functions by serving as a liaison and point of contact for Accounting within the organization

Requirements

• Experience with recording transactions in compliance with US GAAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong self-starter with the ability to drive and achieve results. Ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Either experience with Unanet or the ability to quickly learn and become proficient at Unanet

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance required.
• Three years or more of related experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
• Experience with Government Contracting preferred.
• Experience with Cost Accounting Standards and DCAA audits preferred.

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.

EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled.

Benefits

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.

EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled.