Accountant I

Job Title

Job Summary

The Accountant Junior-IFG is responsible for applying accounting principles to assist in the preparation and processing of accounting transactions, preparing schedules to analyze information and assisting in creating financial reports. The post holder will also perform data entry and administrative support for the department.

Principal Accountabilities

• Apply knowledge of accounting principles to activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts.
• Perform month/quarter/annual close activities which may include Intercompany billings, preparing journal entries, assisting in account reconciliations, preparing reports and resolving issues as needed.
• Establish and maintain accurate financial records.
• Learn and follow relevant accounting policies and program procedures across AP, Time & Labor, Payroll, Billing, and Cash Management.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather required information and resolve routine issues.
• Maintain and update simple trackers, templates, and reports as assigned.
• Prepare foreign vendors withholding tax payable reports.
• Assist in collecting information from program offices or other departments for SEC reporting, external/internal reporting, and audit requests.
• Prepare support for reconciliations.
• Provide administrative and data entry services to the International Finance Group.
• Position may be assigned to specific accounting function (e.g., close/process, enterprise analysis, reporting/support) and may require additional or specific job duties related to assigned function which are not aforementioned.
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned to the position by senior management.

Reporting Relationships

• Title of Direct Report(s): No direct reports
• Title of Supervisor: Field Finance Sr Specialist - International Finance Group

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Demonstrate proficiency in finance and accounting relational databases and Microsoft applications.
• Strong computer skills in Excel and reasonable knowledge in Access.
• Ability to perform data extraction and manipulation and generate reports.
• Ability to work with numbers and complete assignments with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments, work with little supervision.

Required Skillset

• Data-driven and continuous learning mindset — Candidates should demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly, including leveraging AI to automate repetitive tasks, synthesize information, improve communication, and accelerate problem solving while maintaining human judgment and accountability.
• Ability to evaluate and apply emerging technologies — Candidates should be comfortable assessing new AI-enabled tools and processes, identifying practical use cases, validating outputs, understanding limitations/risk, and incorporating AI responsibly into day-to-day work.
• Demonstrated AI fluency and workflow integration — Candidates should have experience using AI tools to enhance workflows, productivity, decision-making, customer experiences, business outcomes, or operational efficiency.

Experience & Education

• Minimum one (1) year of previous accounting experience.
• Successful completion of a minimum of one year as an intern with Amentum, supporting various AIBS departments, demonstrating solid performance, reliability, and the capability to manage operational activities effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Normal office environment.

Travel

No travel required.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.