About this position
The Ascendancy Group’s Mission
To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.
Opportunity
Join a highly skilled team of The Ascendancy Group (TAG)-Headquarters’ professionals through support to TAG’s Finance Department.
Overview
The Ascendancy Group is seeking an entry-level Accountant who will be part of a team that directly impacts the growth and success of our organization. The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, will be able to provide a broad range of finance and accounting support, is highly attentive to detail, and is driven to improve processes and procedures.
Security Requirement:
· The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government SECRET security clearance is required.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Process month-end billing and invoices for all assigned projects
- Process all subcontractor and independent contractor invoices and vendor accounts payables
- Process employee expense reports
- Process weekly accounts payable check run
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
- Reconcile discrepancies and variances through research and analysis
- Create and maintain standardized reports using Excel and other cost tools
- Provide information and support for internal and external audits
- Identify areas of opportunity to become more efficient in processes and reporting
- Create and document processes and procedures to ensure consistency of practice
- Assist with additional functions within the parameters of Accounting and Finance operations policies and procedures
- Assists with other assignments and/or special projects as requested
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors in Accounting or Finance
- 0-2 years' relevant experience
- Knowledge of US GAAP with strong General Accounting skills
- A high level of proficiency in Excel required
- Highly organized and able to multi-task
- Ability to meet stringent deadlines in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
- A team player with a positive attitude
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in accounting for a government contracting company
- Secret clearance preferred
- Experience with QuickBooks
TAG was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust.
We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security.
If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!
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