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Accountant 1/2

Gathers, analyzes and reconciles data in accordance with established processes and guidelines to support Program Accounting. Maintains and documents effective internal controls and processes to ensure system integrity and compliance with accounting system requirements. Reviews and analyzes relevant accounting source documents to ensure that posted amounts are correctly classified according to company policy. Reviews and interprets company directives to guide and make recommendations regarding accounting policies and practices specific to the job function. Job duties may include contract and/or work authorization review; invoicing, support/delivery documentation review; contract cost segregation analysis and establishment; analysis and reporting of account balances by type and business; reporting and analysis of metric data; interfacing with internal, external and government auditors as required to complete audits and assignments (e.g. Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and testing) and other tasks related to the new system implementations. The position will interact with site and program personnel from various accounting disciplines as well as Program Finance organizations.

Competencies

General


 Communication
Makes an effort to clarify purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Tries to keep the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. With guidance from others frames messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; tries to use terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Occasionally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; tries to present message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; at times requires guidance from others on how to respond.

 Contributing To Team Success
Occasionally makes procedural or process suggestions to work group members for achieving team goals or performing routine team functions; tries to provide necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to help the team accomplish its goals; listens to and involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents; shares important or relevant information with the team; adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team.

 Decision Making
Generally recognizes routine issues, problems, or opportunities in own work area and determines whether action is needed; generally identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities; tries to integrate information from different sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; generally creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes; develops an understanding of decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option; generally implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time; gains experience in including fellow work group members in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, makes appropriate decisions, and ensures buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.

 Managing Work
Has a general sense of more critical and less critical activities and tasks within own work group; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Tries to ensure that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Allocates own time to complete work; tries to coordinate own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Has a general understanding of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Generally uses time effectively and usually prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion. Technical


 Accounting Theory
Basic - Basic knowledge of accounting theory, concepts, and principles, such as, income statements, balance sheets, debits and credits.
Preferred - General knowledge of accounting theory, concepts, and principles in a functional accounting area. General understanding of how the job functions relate to the above.

 Analytical Skills
Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the work group level.

 Financial Reporting
Basic - General knowledge of how to prepare internal/external financial reports based on accounting information/data in accordance with company and regulatory policies and procedures.
Preferred - Basic knowledge of how to prepare internal/external financial reports based on accounting information/data in accordance with company and regulatory policies and procedures.

 Information Technology Fluency
Basic - Basic ability to use personal computing hardware and software to enter basic project information, such as, task status, cost tracking, and constructing/building simple reports and presentation material as directed by higher level employees.
Preferred - General ability in the use of personal computing hardware and software to enter project information, such as, task status, cost estimating, and tracking. General knowledge of processes and tools to maintain, archive, and retrieve digital files. General knowledge of constructing/building reports and presentation materials as needed for assigned projects or in support of higher-level project leads on large projects.

Typical Education/Experience

Level 1 - Bachelor's degree. Level 2 - Bachelor's degree and typically 3 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Job related information

Successful candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Those candidates with an advanced degree or certification are encouraged to apply. This position may be covered by the Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) Finance Business Systems Rotation Program (BSRP). As such, you may be enrolled in this program and expected to rotate into multiple finance positions early in your career, generally within the first 5 years. You will discuss this program with your manager during your first year of employment to determine the specifics as they relate to your career.

*** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.***

Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes.

The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process.