Accountant

Job Title :Â Accountant
Location : 3 days p/week onsite in Lexington, MAÂ
Job Type : W2 Contract  Â

Background/Need:Â
The department is undergoing some changes to their accounting practices. This initiative requires many direct staff to participate and the Group is looking for Contingent Workers to handle some of the day to day operations.Â

The Group is looking to hire a Staff Accountant. Reporting to the Accounting Officer the individual will execute job responsibilities requiring an experienced, professional knowledge of accounting principles and practices. This includes interpreting accounting data, analyzing reports, and recommending action to be taken. Primary responsibility is for Grants and Non-Federal Contracts, and IPA billing processes. Additional responsibilities include: providing accounting oversight and support for Laboratory; reconciling corresponding balance sheet accounts; and responding to requests from government agency personnel, Laboratory administrators, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Internal Audit, and external auditors.Â

Position Summary:Â
• Prepare for Grants and Non-Federal Contracts and interagency Personnel Agreement (IPA) invoices and post associated billing journal vouchers.Â
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including Accounts Receivable-Miscellaneous, IPA Deferred Charges, Working Funds Advanced.Â
• Respond to position-relevant questions from Laboratory administrators and government agency personnel.Â
• Prepare customer aged receivable reports and ensure timely collections.Â
• Assist in fulfilling internal, external, and government audit requests.Â
• Maintain process documentation.Â
• Assist with process improvements.Â

Must Have:Â
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Business Management, or a related discipline.Â
• A minimum of three years of experience in an accounting environment; prior SAP experience a plus.Â
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with an emphasis on organization, accuracy, and efficiency.Â
• Ability to establish positive and effective relationships with a broad spectrum of government agency personnel.Â
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with personnel at all levels within the Laboratory and internal/external/government auditors.Â

Education & Experience : Bachelor's with 5+ years of relevant work experience.Â
Work Authorization : US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.Â