Finance and Accounting Associate

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Elkridge, MD, USA
In-Office
60K-85K Annually
Junior
Big Data • Information Technology • Software • Analytics
The Role
Support accounting and finance functions, maintain financial records, assist with compliance, payroll processing, and analyze contract performance. Collaborate with teams for accuracy in financial insights.
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 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.
This position is ideal for candidates who are looking to build a strong foundation in finance and accounting within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
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

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.
This position is ideal for candidates who are looking to build a strong foundation in finance and accounting within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
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 related field
  • 2 years of accounting or financial analysis experience
  • Understanding of accounting principles
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Prior government contracting experience
  • Experience with Unanet
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The Company
HQ: Jessup, MD
51 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

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.

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