Junior Accounting Specialist

Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) Sector of Applied Research Associates, Inc.

is looking for a detail-oriented Junior Accounting Specialist who is interested in joining a company that values dedication in the workplace, your professional growth, and appreciates the importance of creating an optimal work-life balance.

If this sounds like you, we would like to talk to you about joining our team and becoming the point of contact for all accounting functions within the division.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with AP mailbox and/or ticketing system.

Previous experience with an accounting system, preferably CostPoint, and prior experience submitting invoice vouchers for payment and using an accounting system to run reports.

The successful candidate will possess outstanding organization and listening skills, with strong attention to detail.  Must possess the ability to perform detail-oriented work, manage multiple competing priorities, be a proactive problem solver, and critical thinker, and work independently.

Candidates for this role will need to be located within a reasonable driving distance to the Raleigh, NC office as this is an on-site/hybrid position, candidates must be able to come into the office during the training period and for meetings.

Once the training period is over there is an opportunity for remote work, but approval is dependent upon team dynamics and the employee’s performance.

What you’ll do as a Junior Accounting Specialist at ARA:


* Provide outstanding customer service to internal ARA teams.


* Manage AP accounting mailbox daily.


* Update Sharepoint daily.


* Receive Purchase Orders (PO) against invoices for voucher entry.


* Review and follow up on assigned invoices for payment in a timely manner in compliance with ARA policies.


* Enter AP vouchers and Journal Entries into the CostPoint accounting system.


* Provide solutions to accounting issues as they arise.


* Investigate and provide feedback on accounting inquiries.

Requirements of a Junior Accounting Specialist:


* Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; requirements include being a U.S.

citizen.


* High School Diploma plus 5-6 years of relevant experience.


* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook and Excel.


* Must be able to work independently and take ownership of individual tasks.


* Excellent analysis and critical thinking skills.


* Excellent time management skills.


* Must have the ability to adapt quickly to changing demands of the department.


* Must have experience with SharePoint or similar system.

Junior Accounting Specialist Preferences:


* Associates degree or higher.


* 2 or more years of related experience.


* Experience with Accounts Payable.


* Experience with CostPoint 7.


* Experience with Gener...