Accountant II

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Accountant II supports timely and accurate financial reporting through analyzing financial information, recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing other documentation here at KUAS.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and analysis.
• Reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Review invoices and other documents to determine appropriate accounting.
• Monitor fixed asset projects for accurate and timely capitalization.
• Gather and provide data for internal and external audits.
• Perform documentation and monitoring of the Financial Management System Policies and Procedures to maintain compliance.
• Gather data and prepare schedules for property tax and sales & use tax filings.
• May assist in payroll processing, accounts payable management, and other accounting functions.

Non-Essential Job Duties (formerly Other Job Functions)

• Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.

• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.

• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.

• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

• Ability to interface professional with various vendors, auditors and government agencies.

• Ability to apply basic financial/accounting principles to work assignments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for all levels of the organization.

Preferred:  N/A

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Minimum 2 years of general accounting experience.

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel skills.

• May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

   

  Preferred:

• Manufacturing industry experience

   

  WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment.

• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.

• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).

• Ability to lift  up to 25 pounds.

• May work extended hours or weekends.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 

• 0-25% - May be required to travel between locations.