Accountant

Staff Accountant

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance - Interim clearance is acceptable for start- Must be US Citizen

The team is looking to hire a Staff Accountant. The Staff Account will be reporting to the Accounting Officer the individual will execute job responsibilities requiring an experienced, professional knowledge of accounting principles and practices. This includes interpreting accounting data, analyzing reports, and recommending action to be taken. Primary responsibility is for Grants and Non-Federal Contracts, and IPA billing processes. Additional responsibilities include: providing accounting oversight and support for the organization; reconciling corresponding balance sheet accounts; and responding to requests from government agency personnel, organization administrators, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), MIT Internal Audit, and external auditors.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen- Must be able to obtain an an Active Secret Clearance (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
• Must be within 100 miles of worksite (Lexington, MA)

Position Summary:

• Prepare for Grants and Non-Federal Contracts and interagency Personnel Agreement (IPA) invoices and post associated billing journal vouchers.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including Accounts Receivable-Miscellaneous, IPA Deferred Charges, Working Funds Advanced.
• Respond to position-relevant questions from organization/company administrators and government agency personnel.
• Prepare customer aged receivable reports and ensure timely collections.
• Assist in fulfilling internal, external, and government audit requests.
• Maintain process documentation.
• Assist with process improvements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of three years of experience in an accounting environment; prior SAP experience a plus.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with an emphasis on organization, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Ability to establish positive and effective relationships with a broad spectrum of government agency personnel.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with personnel at all levels within the organization/company and higher educational campus, and internal/external/government auditors.

Must Have
Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree

• 5 years - Accounting experience
• 5 years - Experience with financial analysis and processes
• 5 years - GAAP accounting experience
• 5 years - Software
• 5 years - MS Suite (Excel, ppt)
• 5 years - SAP ERP Purchasing System experience

Soft Skills

• Detail-oriented
• Excellent Problem Solving
• Skilled multi-tasker
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication

Nice to Have

• Experience with computer-based financial management tools
• Experience with DCAA/DCMA and external audits
• Government Policy/Regulations
• FAR/DFARS experience
• Program/Project Management OR Analysis
• Process improvement experience

Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!

You'll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.
You'll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you'd bring to the team
You'll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a "real day in the life" at Self.

Benefits and Perks:

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

Location: Candidate should expect to be onsite 3 days/week with some flexibility for more onsite as needed for projects/training (especially in the first couple of weeks)

Clearance Level: Interim clearance is acceptable for start - Must be US Citizen to apply

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.