Accounting Manager

DKW Communications, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in government contracting seeks an Accounting Specialist for their Washington, DC office. The selected candidate will engage in crucial financial operations, focusing on compliance and full-cycle accounting. This remote position offers an opportunity to be part of a recognized top workplace, with tasks such as invoice management, payroll support, and assisting with audits and regulatory compliance, ensuring a structured approach to accounting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in Accounting or Business Operations.
• Knowledge of accounting software and procedures, especially for government contracts.
• Proficiency in data entry and management.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily financial operations including accounts payable/receivable and payroll.
• Prepares invoice files and maintains various accounting records.
• Assists in general travel support and audit functions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associates degree

Job description

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Come Join Our Team! DKW Communications, Inc. (DKW) is a government contractor providing professional and technical services to various government agencies i.e. defense, law enforcement and security. DKW was recently named a Top Workplace in Washington Post Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards, and we are seeking talented individuals to join our winning team!

DKW is currently looking for an Accounting Specialist to support our team. The individual hired for this position will provide support to our Corporate Office in Washington, DC. This is a Remote position.

Overview

The Accounting Specialist will support daily financial operations of the organization with a focus on compliance with government regulations and internal controls. This role performs full-cycle accounting duties including accounts payable/receivable, payroll support, journal entries, and reconciliations. Specific duties will include:

Accounts Receivable

oPrepare Invoice files by compiling all Timesheets, ODCs, and other supporting documentation.

oMaintain ODC (Other Direct Costs) Purchase tracking system.

oCreate and submit billing for CPFF, T&M, and FFP contracts

oDevelop and maintain project pipelines and spend down budgets.

oUpdate accounting system and spreadsheets with contract modifications and incremental funding

oReconcile contract purchasing credit card accounts, and archive all supporting documentation.

oReconcile contract shipping accounts (FedEx, DHL, Amazon, etc.) and archive all supporting documentation.

oReconcile Project Amazon accounts and archive all supporting documentation.

oOther duties as assigned

General Accounting

oAssistant in updating and maintain all accounting department standard operating procedures.

oAssist with various quarterly and annual audit support functions.

oAssist with general travel support and processing travel requests.

oAssist with research analysis for proposal pricing and corporate budgeting processes.

oAccounting Department Trello Inbox and SharePoint Folder organization and maintenance.

oFunctionally cross-train on account payables operational procedures.

oRetrieve and file accounting documents from Trello at regular intervals each day.

oSupport procurement and subcontractor compliance

Job Requirements

• Associates degree and 3-5 years of professional experience in Accounting, Business Operations or a related field.
• Knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, general accounting procedures, accounting software and proficiency in data entry and management.
• Experience with government contracts and knowledge of federal regulations such as the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) is highly preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask on several simultaneous tasks
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning, time management, and collaboration skills in a remote environment
• Proactive with a forward-thinking attitude
• Information Management skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Confidentiality
  
  

**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.**

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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