Accountant III

Kids for the Future; High Desert (NM); On-site; USD 64,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LATA is seeking an Accountant III to perform advanced accounting activities including accounts receivable, collections, financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance. You will exercise independence while ensuring internal controls and GAAP adherence, and contribute to process improvements.

You will analyze AR transactions, maintain AR sub-ledgers, monitor delinquency, assist with month-end/year-end close, and collaborate with controllers, contracts teams, and customers to resolve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 4–7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience analyzing financial data and identifying trends.
• Credit analysis and collections knowledge.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software.
• Deltek Costpoint experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• GAAP, CAS, and FAR knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Analyze accounts receivable transactions to ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable subsidiary ledgers and related general ledger accounts to ensure accurate and timely recording and collection of receivables.
• Investigate, research, and resolve complex billing, payment, and collection discrepancies.
• Monitor customer accounts for delinquency and coordinate collection efforts to minimize outstanding receivables and improve cash flow.
• Reviews new project set ups for accuracy and consistency with billing levels.
• Prepares and analyzes reporting for credit cards.
• Analyze accounts receivable data to identify trends, inefficiencies, collection issues, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Generate and interpret reports related to collections, aging schedules, cash receipts, write-offs, and other key performance indicators; communicate findings and recommendations to Controller.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities by ensuring accounts balances are accurate and properly recorded.
• Collaborate with project managers, contracts, Controller, and customers to resolve invoicing and payment issues.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as a resource to junior accounting staff and provide guidance on account processes and best practices.
• Perform other accounting and financial analysis duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Job Category Accounting
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Summary

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 Accountant III is responsible for performing advanced accounting activities related to accounts receivable, collections, financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance. This position requires strong analytical capabilities, sound judgment, and the ability to identify trends, resolve complex discrepancies, and recommend process improvements. The Accountant III exercises a high degree of independence while ensuring compliance with internal controls, accounting principles, and organizational policies. Adapted from the Staff Accountant duties and expanded to meet Accountant III-level expectations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze accounts receivable transactions to ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable subsidiary ledgers and related general ledger accounts to ensure the accurate and timely recording and collection of receivables.
• Investigate, research, and resolve complex billing, payment, and collection discrepancies.
• Monitor customer accounts for delinquency and coordinate collection efforts to minimize outstanding receivables and improve cash flow.
• Reviews new project set ups for accuracy and consistency with billing levels.
• Prepares and analyzes reporting for credit cards.
• Analyze accounts receivable data to identify trends, inefficiencies, collection issues, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Generate and interpret reports related to collections, aging schedules, cash receipts, write-offs, and other key performance indicators; communicate findings and recommendations to Controller.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities by ensuring accounts balances are accurate and properly recorded.
• Collaborate with project managers, contracts, Controller, and customers to resolve invoicing and payment issues.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as a resource to junior accounting staff and provide guidance on account processes and best practices.
• Perform other accounting and financial analysis duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Four (4) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including significant accounts receivable and collections experience.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal controls, and financial reporting practices.
• Experience analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and developing process improvements.
• Knowledge of credit analysis, credit risk assessment, and collection practices.
• Ability to independently research issues, analyze information, and make recommendations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software; Deltek Costpoint experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Work independently and manage multiple tasks, including assignment of proper prioritization, exercise initiative, and meet deadlines.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Accounting Regulations (FAR).

Additional Information

• Base Compensation $64,156.80 - $115,447.80/year