Accounting Clerk

Akima; Mississippi; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Intra-Data (AID) is the prime service provider for the Base Operations Support contract at Keesler AFB, MS. The Accounting Clerk reports to the Business Manager and works on-site in a team-oriented Business Operations Management office handling subcontracting, procurement, project control, business analysis, and HR tasks.

The role requires keen attention to detail, initiative, interpersonal savvy, and strong financial, analytic, and data input skills, with supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate or Bachelor degree in accounting or business preferred.
• Two to four years of experience in bookkeeping, AP/AR, or accounting support roles preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Experience with Data Input and Validation.
• Detail oriented and analytic professional with collaboration, interpersonal and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees accounts payable and receivable, performs account reconciliations, and assists with month-end closing procedures.
• Prepares detailed reports and summarizes information and trends.
• Supports AID workforce in HR management, records keeping and management, financial analysis and tracking, procurement and purchase card actions, and other duties as assigned.
• Manage daily accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, including three-way matching and invoice verification.
• Reconcile accounts, invoices, purchase orders, bank statements, and vendor schedules.
• Assist with month-end close by preparing standard journal entries and variance reports.
• Maintain electronic records and assist with audit preparation.
• Manage business office financial tracking spreadsheet.
• Handle contact and invoice information and resolve payment-related disputes with vendors.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Detail oriented

Analytical

Data entry

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor degree in accounting or business

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Akima Intra-Data (AID) is the prime service provider for the Base Operations Support contract at Keesler AFB, MS.

The Accounting Clerk position reports directly to the Business Manager, works directly with Project Control, and performs work onsite. This is a team-oriented position that serves in the Business Operations Management office responsible for subcontracting, procurement, project control, business analysis, and human resources. The Accounting Clerk is a mid-level position and requires a person with keen attention to detail, initiative, interpersonal savvy and financial, analytic, and data input and tracking knowledge and background. Performs work under direct supervision to the point of delegation. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Responsibilities

• The Accounting Clerk oversees accounts payable and receivable, performs account reconciliations, and assists with month-end closing procedures.
• Prepares detailed reports and summarizes information and trends.
• This position also supports AID workforce in human resources management, records keeping and management, financial analysis and tracking, procurement and purchase card actions, and other additional duties as assigned.
• Manage daily accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, including three-way matching and invoice verification.
• Reconcile accounts, invoices, purchase orders, bank statements, and vendor schedules.
• Assist with month-end close by preparing standard journal entries and variance reports.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and assist with internal or external audit preparation.
• Manage business office financial tracking spreadsheet.
• Handles contact and invoice information and resolve payment-related disputes efficiently to strengthen vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor degree in accounting or business preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Two to four years of experience in bookkeeping, AP/AR, or accounting support roles preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite Software (Word, Power Point, Excel, Teams etc.).
• Experience with Data Input and Validation.
• Detail oriented and analytic professional with strong collaboration, interpersonal, and critical-thinking skills.

Job ID

2026-26633

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Intra-Data (AID), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics services provider. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AID, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AID provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AID delivers flexible, full-spectrum facilities, maintenance, and repair and logistics services that enable our customers to reduce operating costs, improve productivity, and enhance the value of their existing assets.

As an AID employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.