POSITION: ACCOUNTING CLERK II

As leaders in project excellence, LATA has over four decades of proven success in global and domestic markets as a small business specializing in federal government contracting. The Assistant Accountant is responsible for working as a part of a team utilizing Deltek Costpoint, verifying accurate reporting of project cost, creating corporate credit card reconciliations, internal & external reporting, and assisting with entering vouchers. This position will require high level analysis as well as the ability to reconcile depending upon the project at hand. Problem solving, the ability to see variances within financial data, communication, and the ability to work independently is critical for this position.

• Review and correct any billing discrepancies.
• Prepares invoicing for a large customer.
• Prepares and analyzes reporting for credit cards.
• Reviews and reconciles GL accounts and credit card transactions.
• Assists in month end close process.
• Prepares invoices according to information provided by Prime Contractors.
• Support in audit requests and pulling requested items for audits.
• Enters accounts payable invoices when needed.
• Performs various back up functions to the Project Accountant and Staff Accountant as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associates degree or 2 years experience in accounting or business-related field.
• Work independently and manage multiple tasks, including assignment of proper prioritization, exercise initiative, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounts.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Knowledge in accounting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Knowledge in CostPoint preferred.
• Intermediate-level computer skills.