Accountant (Intermediate)

valicorp; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vali Incorporated in Huntsville, AL seeks an Intermediate Accountant to support the Missile Defense Agency with DoD accounting responsibilities. The role requires applying FAR/DFARS/FMR, analyzing financials, and assisting audits. Strong Excel skills and team collaboration are essential.

Minimum 5 years in accounting, a BA/BS, and the ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance are required. The position is on-site in Huntsville, Alabama.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in accounting or business with minimum 5 years' experience in accounting.
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office suite.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform DoD accounting tasks under FAR/DFARS/FMR guidance.
• Apply Federal principles for financial transactions, reports, and audits.
• Compile, analyze, and reconcile financial statements to support audits.
• Troubleshoot issues related to day-to-day and beyond.
• Utilize advanced data analysis for budgeting, reporting, and forecasting.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Office Suite

Data analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Team collaboration

Security clearance ability

Education

BA/BS in accounting or business

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary:

Vali Incorporated is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Huntsville, AL. The selected candidate willsupport the Missile Defense Agency in Huntsville, AL assisting DoD Accounting.

Essential Responsibilities:

As a member of a team and under the supervision of an Advanced Analyst, perform the following accounting tasks:

• DoD accounting is governed by federal principles defined by the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB). You must be able to properly apply these principles for financial transactions, reports, and audits.
• Demonstration of a strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR) is critical.
• Demonstrate ability to accurately compile, analyze, and review financial statements to reconcile data, identify discrepancies, and support audits.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues regarding day-to-day execution and beyond daily duties.
• Advanced skills in data analysis and spreadsheet software, particularly Microsoft Excel, are necessary for tasks like budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and manipulating large datasets.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BA/BS in accounting or business with minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting field
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office suite
• Excellent Communication Skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a Team environment
• Applicants selected must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance upon hire date

Desired Experience Requirements:

• Familiarity with the unique financial management and budgeting systems used by the DoD, such as Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI), Mechanization of Contract Administration Services (MOCAS), and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)
• Familiarity with audit processes and protocols of working with outside auditing firms.
• Knowledge of planning, formulating and applying DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES) methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions.
• Self-starter with ability to simultaneously support multiple complex accounting projects.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office. Demonstrated experience in Excel with knowledge of advanced functions and pivot tables.

Vali, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.