The Role
The Finance and Accounting Associate role involves maintaining financial records, assisting with compliance, payroll processing, and analyzing contracts within a team-oriented environment.
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:
Qualifications:
Salary range depending on experience = $60,000 - $85,000
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Peterson Technologies provides for 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 = $60,000 - $85,000
Peterson Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations 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.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare payroll and accounts payable.
- Maintain appropriate records and documentation to support financial activities. i.e. payroll and accounts payable.
- Assist with invoicing and timekeeping to ensure timely and accurate entries.
- Assist in the month-end close activities and reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Update and maintain spreadsheets to support financial reporting and data accuracy.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, ensure payroll accuracy, and provide financial insights.
- Assist in analyzing contract financials, focusing on CDRYL submittals, projected staff hours, revenue, and profit margins.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, DAR, FAR, and other applicable government regulations.
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
- Exhibit a strong attention to detail, analytical acumen, and intellectual curiosity.
- 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 years of accounting or financial analysis experience. Prior government contracting experience required.
- Experience with Unanet required
Salary range depending on experience = $60,000 - $85,000
Responsibilities:
- Prepare payroll and accounts payable.
- Maintain appropriate records and documentation to support financial activities. i.e. payroll and accounts payable.
- Assist with invoicing and timekeeping to ensure timely and accurate entries.
- Assist in the month-end close activities and reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Update and maintain spreadsheets to support financial reporting and data accuracy.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, ensure payroll accuracy, and provide financial insights.
- Assist in analyzing contract financials, focusing on CDRYL submittals, projected staff hours, revenue, and profit margins.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, DAR, FAR, and other applicable government regulations.
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
- Exhibit a strong attention to detail, analytical acumen, and intellectual curiosity.
- 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 years of accounting or financial analysis experience. Prior government contracting experience required.
- Experience with Unanet required
Peterson Technologies provides for 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 = $60,000 - $85,000
Peterson Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations 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.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2 years of accounting or financial analysis experience
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage time and multi-task
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 2001, Peterson Technologies is an advanced technology company providing smarter ways to ingest, detect, translate, display, and simplify data. They specialize in innovative solutions for Big Data, data analytics, IT consultancy, and geoinformatics, with a focus on agricultural and sustainability industries.
