Accounting Specialist - Internship

Job Summary

OPSPro specializes in providing small businesses and government contractors with compliance and operational support to include HR, Payroll, Accounting, Contracting, and IT. The Accounting Specialist (Internship) handles day to day tasks that support the accounting cycle on behalf of our clients. This includes but is not limited to system updates, invoice creation and month end close activities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable (invoice entries, process payment and AP Aging monitoring).
• Manage Accounts Receivable (timesheet monitoring, invoice creation, invoice submission to customers and AR Aging monitoring).
• Month-end close processing which include balance sheet reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
• Assist teams in meeting financial deadlines for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closings.
• Enter payroll into accounting system and reconcile.
• Update and manage accounting system (master data such as personnel, vendor records, work authorizations and project setup).
• Review expense reports for FAR cost allocation compliance.
• Manage client inboxes, maintaining high quality customer service standards and responsiveness.
• Provide general accounting support as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Intermediate/Advanced Excel Skills (Pivots, VLOOKUP's).
• Proficient with other Microsoft products (Teams, Outlook, Word, and SharePoint).
• Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Detail oriented, strong organizational, time management and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with various accounting systems (Procas, Unanet, and/or Costpoint a plus).
• Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).
• Government Invoicing Experience with T&M, FFP and CPFF Contracts.
• Experience handling multiple clients, client communication and client interaction.
• Experience with Invoicing portals such as: WAWF, PLSC, TOS, IOL, WOI and MyInvoice.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
  
  

Core Values

• Own Your Stuff
• Team First
• Trusted Advisor
• Actively Seeks Knowledge
• Be A Good Egg
• Client Excellence Mindset
  
  

OPSPro is an EEO employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. OPSPro participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, type, or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. OPSPro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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OPSPro participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.