Accountant II

The Accountant provides professional accounting services by preparing, analyzing and processing financial

statements, budgets, customer invoices and monthly reports for the company and Strategic Business Unit (SBU).

Principal Accountabilities

• Apply knowledge of accounting principles to activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and

developing financial statements and reports.

• Update and reviews monthly account reconciliation.

• Assist internal and/or external audit process as required.

• Ensure that the internal financial reporting requirements of the company are met.

• Responsible for contract invoices bi-weekly in accordance with contractual terms.

• Close monthly by analyzing accounts, preparing journal entries to include company allocations, calculating

direct/indirect costs, rates and revenue recognition.

• Analyze financial statements and contract performance to provide evaluation of variances for preparing bid,

budget and forecast.

• Conduct cost, schedule, contract performance, variance and risk analysis, and proposal preparation.

• Train/assist co-workers in software and information systems to support accounting functions.

• Audit accounts payable and payroll for accuracy.

• Coordinate with the site staff to support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other specific

requirements.

• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of accounting that includes spreadsheets and relational data base programs for data processing

techniques.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent communication and people skills.

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Cost Accounting

Standards (CAS) and General Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP).

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft preferred.

• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. Two (2) years’ experience in financial analysis or

accounting may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.

• Two (2+) plus years of experience in financial analysis or accounting required.

• CPA Certification preferred.

• Experience with government contract accounting, preferred.

• Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.