Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Location: Anchorage, AK

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Company: MTNT Management Services, LLC

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the general functions of payroll including payroll taxes, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, reconciling vendors, credit cards and balance sheet accounts. This position requires utilization of their technical accounting expertise to provide support as stated under essential job functions and/or other tasks assigned by the accounting manager and CFO.

Key Competencies and Abilities:

· Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to interface with all levels of employees, customers, and vendors

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Strong organizational skills

· Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment

· Work well under pressure, respond to changes in priorities, and still meet deadlines

· Attention to detail

· Professional personal presentation

· Punctuality and good attendance required

· Ability to prioritize workload, set priorities and work independently with minimal supervision and see projects through to completion

· Ability to maintain internal controls

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in implementing and maintaining procedures and policies
• Process accounts payables, accounts receivables, and payroll
• Review accounts payable invoices, assigns vendor numbers and similar identifying data, and confirm correct project and accounting codes
• Enter vendor information into accounting software system; verify that invoice information is entered correctly

· A/P payment processing, including garnishment, child support, 401K and Union payments

· 1099 processing and maintenance

• Research, resolve, and communicate discrepancies and outstanding balances on customer accounts to upper management
• Assist with tracking and maintaining A/R aging for all companies

· Process and submit project billings and cash receipts

· Able to complete and review payroll processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for multiple companies, and multiple states that include union, Davis Bacon and Service Contract Act payrolls

· Prepare and file payroll taxes as well as monthly, quarterly and annual tax payments and filings, confirming that they balance to the general ledger accounts

· Prepare and e-file W-2 forms

· Provide year-end support for auditor requirements to include research and reconciliations

· Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices

· Perform other duties as requested and assigned to support the accounting department as well as the company as a whole

· The list of job functions is not exhaustive so other duties or tasks may be assigned

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

· Three (3) years’ experience with multi-state and multi-company payroll processing with accounts payable experience

· Government Contract Experience preferred

· Computer proficiency with knowledge of MS Office and accounting software applications

· Strong Computer knowledge of Excel and database skills

· Deltek Costpoint and Time and Expense Software experience is preferred but not required

MTNT is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Payroll : 3 years (Preferred)
• Accounts payable: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person