Staff Accountant

Job Title Staff Accountant

The GSI Family of Companies is an industry leading federal contractor. GSI's exemplary past performance has made us the client's choice to perform multiple complex projects across the US mainland, Alaska and the Pacific. All the GSI companies are subsidiaries of the Native Hawaiian Community Development Corporation.

What we offer

Fast-paced, upbeat work environment

Strong, profitable company

Learning and advancement opportunities

Supportive of education

JOB DESCRIPTION/SUMMARY

This position is responsible for monthly preparation of business segment financials. Duties also include general accounting functions of accounts payable/accounts receivable and administrative tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist Accounting Manager in daily and weekly responsibilities pertaining to accounts payable and receivable. Also assists with administrative tasks as requested.

Assists Accounting Manager in daily department tasks and functions

Process weekly accounts payable check runs and check requests as necessary.

Prepare internal invoices and process in accounting systems

Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures

Code invoices (AR and AP) to proper accounts

Assist in posting cash receipts and preparing weekly AR aging

Communicate with commercial clients and carry out collections as needed

Scan and maintain accounting documents on servers.

Prepare management reporting, including month end financials

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

2 – 4 years of Accounts Receivable and Payable experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business, preferred

Must have strong work ethics

Must be well organized and a self-starter

Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable

Proficient in Excel and Word, 10-key by touch

Possess strong organizational and time management skills

Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills

Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner

Ability to speak and write English fluently (a must)

Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division quickly and accurately