Project/Staff Accountant

Ms-Technology,-Inc; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off including holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

MS Technology is seeking a detail-oriented Project/Staff Accountant to join our team in Oak Ridge, TN. You will prepare financial project reports, manage billing and accounts payable, and provide financial analysis to support decision-making.

The role requires strong accounting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work across multiple projects in a government contracting environment, with experience in Unanet preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or other related discipline preferred.
• Experience with Unanet or other accounting software preferred.
• Working knowledge of multi-entity reporting is preferred.
• Experience working in government contracting (DOE, DOD) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project Administration: Setup & maintenance of projects with Unanet; establish cost codes, billing rates, and financial parameters; provide timely project-level financial information.
• Billing/AR: Prepare customer billings; update billing spreadsheets; monitor accounts receivable; interface with customers to resolve issues.
• General Accounting: Support GL reporting; assist in Month End Close; handle audits and process improvements.
• Timekeeping: Assist in timesheet intake; ensure hours allocated per guidelines; communicate with employees; troubleshoot timekeeping system.
• Payables: Receive project-related vendor invoices; verify invoices against purchasing documents; ensure G/L coding and approvals; enter invoices; interface with vendors.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

SharePoint

Job description

Summary:

MS Technology is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Project/Staff Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing financial project reports, billing and accounts payable processes, and providing valuable financial analysis to support decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting skills, exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Project Administration
  • Setup & maintenance of projects with the company’s ERP - Unanet
  • Establish project cost codes, billing rates, and other financial parameters
  • Work closely with project controls to provide timely and accurate project level financial information
• Billing/AR
  • Prepare customer billings on a periodic basis or as needed required by contract
  • Update billing spreadsheets based on customer required formatting
  • Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments
  • Interface with customers to resolve billing and collection issues
• General Accounting
  • General ledger reporting support
  • Support Month End Close Activities
  • Special projects as assigned by the CFO
  • Address audit inquiries and make recommendations for process improvements
• Timekeeping
  • Assist in timesheet intake
  • Ensure hours allocated properly per company and government guidelines
  • Communicate with employees as needed to ensure timesheets are filled out properly
  • Troubleshoot timekeeping system with employees
• Payables
  • Assist in receiving project related vendor invoices
  • Evaluate invoices for accuracy and compare to originating purchasing documents
  • Ensure proper G/L coding and approvals
  • Enter invoices into the company ERP
  • Interface with project vendors and subcontractors on payables issues
• Purchasing/Procurement
  • Assist in processing procurement documents to include purchase requisitions and purchase orders in support of the Company’s quality program
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Experience/Education:

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or other related discipline preferred.
• Experience with Unanet or other accounting software preferred.
• Working knowledge of multi-entity reporting is preferred.
• Experience working in government contracting (DOE, DOD) is preferred.

Additional Skills:

• Excellent customer service and communication/interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and managers, and external contacts.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to work in secure environment and properly handle company sensitive and priority information.
• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint.

Benefits:

• All eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off including holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement:

MSTI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. MSTI is an E-Verify employer. If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: [e-mail].