Accounting Clerk - Keesler Air Force Base, MS

VetJobs; Columbus Air Force Base (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Intra-Data (AID) is seeking an Accounting Clerk for on-site work at Keesler AFB, MS. The role supports subcontracting, procurement, project control, business analysis, and HR within the Business Operations Management office.

You will handle accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and reporting with meticulous attention to detail. The position requires a high school diploma (associate/bachelor preferred), 2–4 years in bookkeeping or accounting support, and strong MS Office skills.

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 Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams etc.).
• Experience with Data Input and Validation.

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 workforce in human resources 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 accurate electronic records and assist with internal or external audit preparation.
• Manage business office financial tracking spreadsheet.
• Handle contact and invoice information and resolve payment-related disputes efficiently to strengthen vendor relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School/GED

Associate or Bachelor in accounting/business

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

Auto req ID: 486685BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• 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.

City: Keesler Air Force Base

State: Mississippi

Job Category: Accounting

Job Code: Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor: Akima