Accounting Bookkeeper

Kegman Inc. is a Woman-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Melbourne, FL, and provides engineering and technical support services to U.S. Government customers. We are seeking a Bookkeeper/Accounting professional to join our team.

NOTE: This is not a remote/telework job. This job requires the selected applicant to be eligible for a government clearance and must be a U.S. citizen.

The Bookkeeper/Accounting Professional will manage daily financial records, reconcile bank statements, processes payroll, handle accounts payable/receivable, invoicing and prepare monthly financial reports (income statements, balance sheets) using Unanet Accounting System. They will ensure accuracy in financial data, compliance with tax regulations, and assist management in tracking budgets. The Bookkeeper/Accounting Professional will also monitor the progress of active projects to ensure that financial performance and reporting are within the confines of set deadlines and budget limitations and generate progress reports for managers.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure financial data is entered into Unanet correctly and accurately.
• Generate accounting and audit reports for accounts payable and receivable, expenditures, and profits and losses.
• Reconcile bank accounts, verify deposits, and address inquiries from bank.
• Verify payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensure payments are charged to appropriate accounts.
• Perform journal entries and maintain general ledger.
• Generate customer invoices and submit for payment. Monitor accounts receivable aging and manage accounts receivable collections.
• Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts and perform end of month closeout within Unanet.
• Provide CPA and outside auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to perform audits.
• Research and develop labor cost estimates and assist in proposal pricing development.
• Audit and process employee expense reports within established regulations and company policy.

Required Skills:

• Display strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and written/oral communication skills.
• Communicate effectively with company executives and employees, in writing and verbally; must be comfortable speaking clearly, effectively, and confidently.

• Detail-oriented self-starter who can consistently meet deadlines and work independently as needed.
• Understand generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and working in the government contractor industry.
• Able to multi-task and have the demonstrated ability to work with a diverse work group of program managers, subcontractors, consultants, and other professionals.

• Demonstrated creative-problem solving and conflict resolution abilities.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business management (desired). Substantial work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in government contractor accounting/bookkeeping.
• Unanet, Deltek, or CostPoint experience required.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office 365 products; SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Other:

• Must pass a drug test.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must have a be eligible for a U.S. Government-issued security clearance.

Kegman Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Kegman will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

Please be aware many of our positions require an active security clearance. Security clearances are be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment that requires a security clearance will be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that Kegman may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

Kegman maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where permitted by law.