Job Responsibilities:
Maintain Federal financial records: Coordinate accounts payable input of financial information into Lawson and with any third party service provider for the recording and processing of Federal financial transactions. Review all federal transactions entered into Lawson.
Review payroll reports provided by any third party service provider for completeness and accuracy and record via GL entry into the accounting system.
Monthly reconciliation of the purchasing card program activity to cardholder Excel spreadsheets to ensure transactions are accounted for appropriately. Work with cardholders to resolve vendor disputes.
Month/Year -end financial reporting, reconciliation, and analysis: (a) perform multiple reconciliations between the general ledger and activity management systems as well as detailed reconciliations of any third party service provider reports to Lawson records by fund. (b) Work with Contracting and other program office staff to ensure that the year-end close out activities are completed and all obligations are processed prior to year-end.
Other critical duties – (a) support preparation for and participate in annual financial statement audit and other regulatory audits as such audits occur (e.g., GAO); (b) maintain contact with any third party service provider to discuss financial management data and reports and to resolve any issues or problems with both internal and external customers. (c) assist in developing policies and procedures as well as provide training or guidance needed to effectively communicate any changes
Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field is required. Advanced degree in business-related field is a plus.
Minimum of 5-7 years of finance and/or accounting experience, including at least 3 years working with federal appropriations.
Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with general ledger applications (experience with Lawson accounting system is a plus)
About Aston Carter:
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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.
Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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