General Ledger Specialist

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

ARA is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced General Ledger Specialist with payroll experience to join our finance team. This role will be responsible for managing payroll processing, general ledger activities, and ensuring accurate and timely financial records. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll systems, accounting principles, and compliance with federal and state regulations. The GL Specialist will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity and supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

Essential Functions

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

• Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with HR and management to ensure accurate employee compensation, benefits, and deductions are processed.
• Maintain and update payroll-related data in the HRIS system, ensuring all employee information is up to date.
• Monitor and address payroll discrepancies, ensuring prompt resolution of any issues.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and perform month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate financial records for payroll and general ledger transactions.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of payroll tax filings, including federal, state, and local taxes.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for management, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Assist in audits by providing requested documentation and explanations related to payroll and general ledger transactions.
• Stay updated on federal, state, and local payroll tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.

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 a 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

• 3 years of experience in payroll processing and general ledger accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with payroll software (e.g., ADP) and accounting software (e.g., CostPoint).
• Knowledge of financial reporting and reconciliation processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.), with advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with payroll and accounting software and systems.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy in all aspects of the job.

Education

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries encourage diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender/ Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran