Accounting Clerk

KIHOMAC; Byron; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability (Short/Long Term)

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support AP operations across multiple sites. You will verify 3-way matching, code invoices, post entries, and maintain vendor data, while assisting with month‑end close and accruals.

You will assist audit and tax tasks, ensure DoD process compliance where applicable, and collaborate with staff at all levels, including remote locations. Proficiency with Unanet and Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• An Associates Degree in managerial field desired.
• Additional coursework or training in bookkeeping, AP, or financial systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with DoD financial or compliance processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Operations: 3-way match verification, coding, posting and entry.
• Enter invoices across systems (Primarily Unanet).
• Maintain vendor information and support onboarding.
• Prepare AP accruals and assist monthly close.
• Reconcile AP accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Review invoices to prevent duplicates, late payments, and miscoding.
• Apply proper treatment for prepaids and capitalization vs. expense.
• Compliance, Audit & Tax support requests and 1099 records.
• Communicate with staff at all levels and across locations.
• Work independently with initiative and meet deadlines.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Unanet

Accounting systems

Cost accounting

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in managerial field

DoD familiarity/training

Tools

Unanet

Job description

• Accounts Payable Operations:
• Perform daily AP activities, including 3-way match verification, coding, posting, and transaction entry
• Enter invoices across multiple systems (Primarily Unanet)
• Maintain accurate vendor information and support vendor onboarding
• Prepare AP accruals and assist with monthly close requirements
• Reconcile AP accounts routinely, resolving discrepancies promptly
• Review invoice activity to prevent duplicate payments, late payments, and miscoding
• Apply proper accounting treatment for prepaids and capitalization vs. expense
• Compliance, Audit & Tax Function Support:
• Support internal and external audit requests through accurate documentation and timely follow‑up
• Prepare 1099 vendor records, and maintain compliance with sales tax reporting
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Communicate effectively with staff at all organizational levels, across remote locations, and with vendors
• Work independently with strong initiative, follow‑through, and commitment to deadlines
• Demonstrate a positive, team‑oriented approach and willingness to support department needs
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Training:

• High School diploma required
• Associates Degree in managerial field desired
• Additional coursework or training in bookkeeping, AP, or financial systems is a plus
• Familiarity with DoD financial or compliance processes is beneficial

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience supporting management personnel
• Experience supporting management personnel within the DoD preferred
• Prior exposure to DoD contract types (Cost Plus, FFP), invoicing workflows, or audit support desirable
• Proficiency with accounting systems; Unanet a plus
• Strong grasp of fundamental accounting and mathematical principles
• Proven skill with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience supporting multiple company locations preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines, stay organized, and maintain high attention to detail
• Working knowledge of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment is desirable

Security:

• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary:

The projected salary range for this position is $18 - $21 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.