Bookkeeper Junior (Remote)

Washington State Department of Ecology Washington Conservation Corps; United States; Remote; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Washington area seeks a detail-oriented Bookkeeper Junior to manage accounting activities that ensure the accuracy of financial operations. This remote position requires solid organizational skills and offers an opportunity for you to thrive in a dynamic small business environment, contributing to financial integrity while enjoying a flexible work setup.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life Insurance

401k plan options

Short-term and long-term disability

Supplemental coverages

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of accounting experience required.
• Must demonstrate above average knowledge of GAAP and financial principles.
• Experience supporting a federal government contractor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounts receivable and payable files, ensuring accuracy.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing activities.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Process-driven

Knowledge of GAAP

Financial principles

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The following states/districts are excluded from this job ad: AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, HI, IL, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OR, PR, RI, VT, WA, WY

Location: Remote in any United States jurisdiction not excluded from this job advertisement.

We're looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper Junior to join our small business, where your accuracy and efficiency make a real impact. If you're organized, process-driven, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Position Description: The Bookkeeper Junior supports day-to-day, monthly, and year-end accounting activities.

Tasks/activities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains accounts receivable files, invoice preparation and payment tracking
• Maintains accounts payable files, expense validation and timely payment of invoices
• Supports monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities including journal entry posting, balance sheet reconciliations, and corporate expense allocation
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes general ledger account reconciliations
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Prepares internal financial management reports
• Supports cash flow activities
• Supports budget formulation, analysis, and monitoring
• Supports indirect rate budgets and file annual Provisional Rate Submission
• Supports Incurred Cost Estimate and all other DCAA submissions
• Performs payroll activities including tax payments and workers' compensation insurance payroll activities
• Supports contract financial performance activities and analysis
• Supports pricing/cost proposal activities
• Supports tax activities to include external accountants
• Supports interim and year-end internal financial audit activities and the annual corporate financial controls audit, as well as the external audit closing and reporting at year-end
• Supports 401k financial reconciliations and reviews
• Assesses current accounting and financial operations, policies and procedures offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
• Supports accounting and internal control systems
• Supports other financial activities as assigned

Compensation & Benefits: The annual projected pay range for this position is $53,384 - $75,928 with consideration being given to various factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, job responsibilities, and geographic location.

Oxley Enterprises, Inc. offers a full array of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage for you and your family.
• Life Insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability paid for by the Company.
• Supplemental coverages including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital.
• Additional Life insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• 401k plan with various options to select based on your retirement goals.

Oxley Enterprises, Inc. is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB), economic disadvantaged woman-owned (EDWOSB), Small Business Administration Certified 8(a), and small disadvantaged business (SDB) that has 25 years of experience building and delivering quality IT systems and programs. Oxley is ranked in the INC 5000 for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, and 2024. Oxley is a 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Award Winner. Oxley is Virginia Values Veterans certified.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position at Oxley Enterprises, Inc., please send an email to our Human Resources Department at: [e-mail] with the following information:

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Minimum/General Experience: 2-3 years of accounting experience

Minimum Education: Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Above average knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial and accounting principles
• Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Teams)
• Above average knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, shortcuts, functions)
• Above average ability to follow established processes and procedures
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., Payroll Network)
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Excellent attention to detail skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and dynamic small business environment
• Experience supporting a federal government contractor (preferred)

General Physical Requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on the location of the assignment.

• Assignment Location - Remote
• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Typing, communicating, repetitive motions.
• Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
• Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

Security: Ability to handle personal identifiable information (PII) and controlled unclassified information (CUI).

• U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident