25-5016: Corporate Accountant - Herndon, VA

Herndon, VA
Full Time
Experienced
Corporate Accountant 

Job ID#: 25-5016

Location: Herndon, VA

Who We Are:
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.

What We Do:
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.

What You’ll Do:
The accounting system is a critical part of the company’s mission. The Corporate Accountant position is a viable part of the on-going success of the company. The Bookkeeper must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment. The position will require adherence to accounting policies and procedures and adaptation of new processes and tasks to ensure proper maintenance of the accounting system.
The Bookkeeper must follow established policies and procedures, alert his/her supervisor if a task or process is out of compliance with existing policies and procedures and recommend changes to the policies and procedures when new tasks or procedures are implemented. They must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and understand math and bookkeeping. They must be professional, motivated, and highly organized. They must be able to work independently to analyze and record financial data to the proper general ledger accounts in accordance with GAAP, and DCAA guidelines. They must be able to work well with their co-workers, vendors, or customers. The Accounting assistant must be able to follow instructions and be adept at general office skills. They must be willing to acquire the basic knowledge to process information in the company accounting databases.


Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
  • Support the annual Audit process by assisting in the collection of requested audit samples for AR and AP.
  • Assist the department in maintaining and organizing shared physical and electronic record files for AR and AP, to ensure ease of access to information; maintain/update department standard forms.
  • Operate company financial software to record, store and analyze information. The Bookkeeper must be able to process information by inputting, maintaining, and retrieving data using Unanet computer systems and ensuring that information is collated and stored in an accurate and efficient manner.
  • Perform the bookkeeping functions classifies, records, and summarizes financial data for the purpose of financial statements and recordkeeping requirements.
  • Support timecard maintenance to ensure accurate transfer of data for the processing of, client invoices, and company expenses.
  • Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls.
  • Maintain financial operations by following policies & procedures; & reporting needed changes.
  • Provide information by answering questions and requests.
  • Perform additional ad hoc duties and analysis of AR & AP as assigned.
  • Obtain the required data, documents, approvals.
  • Prepare purchase orders & deposits.
  • Maintain the accounting system database master file for AR.
  • Maintain vendor W9 and Contract Master File.
  • Prepare internal spreadsheets to track AP/AR Data.
  • Analyze data Review GL entries for accuracy.
  • Process journal entries and monthly reports.
  • Company Credit Cards Analyze data, and receipts. Follow up with employees to ensure all expenses are recorded in the finance system for the month end close.
  • Prepare Open AP Reports, 1099-MISC to customers & 1099-INT to Shareholders.
  • Perform general ledger reconciliation.
  • Post Cash Disbursements from Expense report and summary reports.
  • Other Receivables and Payables work as assigned.
  • Bank Reconciliation.
  • AP Entries to Accrued Wages.
  • Maintain and update the job procedures documents files & folders.
  • Assist with the annual audit.
  • Enter contract and generic invoices to UNANET.
  • Maintenance of customer contracts & file.
  • Follow up on outstanding customer payments.
  • Must be able to work independently to obtain the required data, documents, approvals to complete their task.
  • Other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
  • Associate degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of bookkeeping experience (preferably in a small to mid-sized business or construction/contracting industry)
  • 5+ years with UNANET and Microsoft Excel
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Solid understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Dependable and able to work independently or as part of a team

Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.

Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.

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