The Role
The Finance and Accounting Associate will support accounting and finance functions, prepare invoices, maintain records, assist with payroll, and prepare financial reports while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Finance and Accounting Associate to join our team. This role supports both accounting and finance functions, including maintaining financial records, assisting with compliance, payroll processing, and analyzing contract performance. This position is an in-office job located at our HQ in Elkridge, MD.
Responsibilities:
Prepare monthly invoices to the customer.
Maintain appropriate records and documentation to support financial activities.
Assist with general ledger, timekeeping, and payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate entries.
Support contract CDRL preparation.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, DAR, FAR, and other applicable government regulations.
Assist in the preparation of financial reports, including month-end close activities.
Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
Support financial tracking and variance analysis to optimize financial performance.
Assist in analyzing contract performance, focusing on projected staff hours, contract totals, revenue, and profit margins.
Perform other data entry tasks as required.
This position is ideal for candidates who are looking to build upon a strong foundation in finance and accounting within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
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Qualifications:
Candidate must have an Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; however, additional relevant work experience may be accepted in place of a formal degree.
Unanet or Costpoint experience preferred.
Exhibit a strong attention to detail and analytical acumen.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate an understanding of accounting principles
Demonstrate a proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel as well as a desire to develop advanced skills
Effective time management skills and ability to multi-task with strong organizational skills
Ability to adjust quickly and adapt to changing priorities
5-7 years of accounting experience. Prior government contracting experience required.
Peterson Technologies provides an excellent benefit package to include generous PTO, healthcare, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k contribution and Tuition and Training reimbursement.
Salary range depending on experience = $80,000 - $95,000
Peterson Technologies will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability.
Please send your request to HR at [email protected] or call.
Peterson Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Responsibilities:
Prepare monthly invoices to the customer.
Maintain appropriate records and documentation to support financial activities.
Assist with general ledger, timekeeping, and payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate entries.
Support contract CDRL preparation.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, DAR, FAR, and other applicable government regulations.
Assist in the preparation of financial reports, including month-end close activities.
Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
Support financial tracking and variance analysis to optimize financial performance.
Assist in analyzing contract performance, focusing on projected staff hours, contract totals, revenue, and profit margins.
Perform other data entry tasks as required.
This position is ideal for candidates who are looking to build upon a strong foundation in finance and accounting within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
95
Qualifications:
Candidate must have an Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; however, additional relevant work experience may be accepted in place of a formal degree.
Unanet or Costpoint experience preferred.
Exhibit a strong attention to detail and analytical acumen.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate an understanding of accounting principles
Demonstrate a proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel as well as a desire to develop advanced skills
Effective time management skills and ability to multi-task with strong organizational skills
Ability to adjust quickly and adapt to changing priorities
5-7 years of accounting experience. Prior government contracting experience required.
Peterson Technologies provides an excellent benefit package to include generous PTO, healthcare, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k contribution and Tuition and Training reimbursement.
Salary range depending on experience = $80,000 - $95,000
Peterson Technologies will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability.
Please send your request to HR at [email protected] or call.
Peterson Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The Company
What We Do
Peterson Technologies was founded in 2001 as an advanced technology company providing smarter ways to ingest, detect interests, translate, display, and simplify the usefulness of mass volumes of data. To provide this level of service, Peterson engineers and analysts continually develop newer and faster ways to identify, separate, and utilize interesting things. We understand the importance of our customers' goals and know that it is our job to help our customers meet or exceed these goals, on time, and without question.
