Project/Staff Accountant

• Project Administration
  • Setup & maintenance of projects with the company’s ERP - Unanet
  • Establish project cost codes, billing rates, and other financial parameters
  • Work closely with project controls to provide timely and accurate project level financial information
• Billing/AR
  • Prepare customer billings on a periodic basis or as needed required by contract
  • Update billing spreadsheets based on customer required formatting
  • Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments
  • Interface with customers to resolve billing and collection issues
• General Accounting
  • General ledger reporting support
  • Support Month End Close Activities
  • Special projects as assigned by the CFO
  • Address audit inquiries and make recommendations for process improvements
• Timekeeping
  • Assist in timesheet intake
  • Ensure hours allocated properly per company and government guidelines
  • Communicate with employees as needed to ensure timesheets are filled out properly
  • Troubleshoot timekeeping system with employees
• Payables
  • Assist in receiving project related vendor invoices
  • Evaluate invoices for accuracy and compare to originating purchasing documents
  • Ensure proper G/L coding and approvals
  • Enter invoices into the company ERP
  • Interface with project vendors and subcontractors on payables issues
• Purchasing/Procurement
  • Assist in processing procurement documents to include purchase requisitions and purchase orders in support of the Company’s quality program
• Other duties as assigned or requested.  

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or other related discipline preferred.
• Experience with Unanet or other accounting software preferred.
• Working knowledge of multi-entity reporting is preferred.
• Experience working in government contracting (DOE, DOD) is preferred.

• Excellent customer service and communication/interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and managers, and external contacts.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to work in secure environment and properly handle company sensitive and priority information.
• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint.

Benefits:

All eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off including holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement:

MSTI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. MSTI is an E-Verify employer. If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: [email protected].

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