Accounting Specialist 102122

Accounting Specialist 
Location: Arlington, VA. 
Required Clearance: N/A 

Since 1999, ITEC has delivered mission-critical support to the DoD and Intelligence Community. Now part of ManpowerGroup Public Sector (MGPS), we continue that work with expanded capabilities. Employees hired through this process will join MGPS and receive a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay. 

U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation. 

Job Description:

We are seeking a hands‑on Accounting Specialist to fully own day‑to‑day accounting activities for our U.S. operations. This is an individual contributor role with no people management responsibilities, but with end‑to‑end accountability for the accounting function. 

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, thrives in a growing environment with evolving processes, and brings experience with QuickBooks, U.S. invoicing and billing, and billing through U.S. healthcare portals, which can be more complex than direct‑to‑customer models. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Own all U.S. accounting activities, from transaction processing through month‑end close.
• Manage invoicing, billing, and collections, including billing through U.S. healthcare and institutional portals.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records in QuickBooks.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Manage expense tracking, reconciliations, and journal entries. 

Budgeting & Reporting

• Support budgeting and forecasting for U.S. operations.
• Track actuals vs. budget and flag variances.
• Prepare standard financial reports for internal stakeholders and Danish headquarters.
• Partner with external accountants or advisors as needed (e.g., tax filings, audits). 

Process Ownership & Improvement

• Establish, document, and improve accounting processes as the U.S. entity scales.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. accounting standards and company policies.
• Serve as the primary accounting point of contact for U.S. operational teams. 

Service & Cross‑Functional Support

• Provide a high level of service to internal stakeholders across sales, operations, and headquarters.
• Respond to billing questions and portal‑related inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Navigate ambiguity with a solutions‑oriented mindset in a fast‑moving environment. 

Required Skills:

• 4+ years of hands‑on accounting experience, preferably in a small to mid‑size company or startup environment.
• Strong working experience with QuickBooks.
• Demonstrated experience with U.S. invoicing and billing, ideally including healthcare, medical device, or portal‑based billing.
• Solid understanding of U.S. accounting fundamentals (GAAP exposure preferred).
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable owning processes end‑to‑end.
• Able to work independently without day‑to‑day oversight. 

Background Pluses

• Experience in start-up like biomedical, medical device, life sciences, or healthcare‑adjacent industries.
• Prior experience supporting a U.S. subsidiary of an international company & helping to establish US-based Accounting best practices.
• Thrive in early‑stage &/or rapidly scaling organizations. 

Success Factors for This Role

• Service‑motivated and responsive to internal and external needs.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Takes pride in accuracy, reliability, and follow‑through.
• Balances autonomy with collaboration across time zones.