Accountant presso Antenna Research Associates, Inc.

Company Overview

ARA is a leading C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs innovative technologies that provide the national security community with unparalleled situational awareness, threat detection, and communications capabilities.

Our disruptive, integrated solutions, assemblies and subsystems rise to the challenging demands of discerning, mission-critical customers.

We leverage our capabilities to meet and exceed the requirements of our customers and empower them to remain ahead of evolving threats and complexities in a dynamic security landscape.

Job Summary

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is looking for an Accountant with a focus on Accounts Payable. This role will be responsible for performing vouchering of AP invoices, reconciling GL accounts and vendor accounts. They must have a solid understanding of accounting principles. This position will be support to the assistant controller and will be an integral part of the accounting team. 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Monitor PO Commitment report for receipt of product and perform a three-way match.
• Perform a daily review of the accounts payable (AP) listing errors.
• Reconcile accounts payable to the general ledger.
• Vouchering AP expense invoices.
• Support the reconciling of AP credit card statements with supporting invoices from ARA team members.
• Preparing credit application requests. 
• Perform daily reconciliation of the bank to book cash balances match to Director of Accounting’s records.
• Assist with financial statement analysis and audits.
• Ensure proper coding and timely posting of G&A invoices.
• Reconciling general ledger accounts each month.
• Designing Excel spreadsheets to assist in the streamlining of the AO, GL and ad hoc processes.
• Support for the accounting team.

Position Qualifications

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Competency Statements

• Adaptability - Adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities
• Communication - Ability to communicate thoughts clearly, both oral and written in an honest, open and timely manner
• Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current
• Technical Skill - Possesses the knowledge and skills needed to perform a job or role effectively
• Dependability - Meets deadlines, works independently or in a team environment, is accountable, maintains focus, good attendance record
• Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve products
• Ethics - Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality
• Initiative / Take Ownership - Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion, meaning own your job and see it through
• Decision Making – Problem solve and critical thinking skills, be able to reach a decision, takes thoughtful approach when considering options, seeks input from others, makes difficult decisions 
• Customer Focus - Understands and can meet the needs in a customer-centric (Internal and External) environment and build strong relationships. Promotes a positive image of the company and strives to solve issues raised by customers

Experience and Skills

• 2-4 years of experience.
• Understanding of general accounting principles. 
• Proven experience performing three-way match (PO, receipt, invoice) and vouchering AP expense invoices in a structured ERP environment.
• Demonstrated ability to reconcile vendor statements, credit card activity, and GL accounts accurately and on time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)
• Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP systems strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced accounting team with a strong attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.
• Strong time-management skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities.

Education

• BS BA degree in accounting or business. 
• Associate’s degree in accounting may be considered depending on experience.

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of non-discrimination and affirmative action. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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