Accounting Specialist

Accounting functions and financial analysis for multiple locations with multiple business operations which may include but is not limited to shelters, transitional housing, thrift stores, social services and corps operations. The Potomac Division is comprised of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, DC and includes 56 Commands/Corps.  The incumbent will perform transactional and analytical accounting functions for the base location and analytical accounting functions for other locations under his/her purview. He/she will perform basic accounting functions to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, posting, verifying entries, recognizing and recording income, issuing disbursements, balancing and reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements to properly record and maintain financial records. The incumbent will assist in training local accounting staff to ensure the application of basic accounting principles and compliance with TSA policies and procedures, GAAP and federal laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze and approves batches, transactions and journal entries prepared by local accounting personnel and before posting to the general ledger.  Prepares and processes invoices from the Corps locations via batch data entry into the Microsoft Dynamics GP Accounting System.  Ensures accurate coding before finalizing entries; upload completed invoices and backup to SharePoint.

• Receives, codes, records, and deposits cash receipts; prepares daily tabulations and reports of cash receipts.  Validates daily incoming receipts against transmittal, prepares receipts batch for processing, performs data entry into the Microsoft Dynamics GP Accounting System, and validates entries against control totals.

• Receives, codes, and processes vendor invoices and employee expense vouchers accurately and in a timely manner via batch data entry into the Microsoft Dynamics GP Accounting System.  According to policy he/she will review the invoices and vouchers to ensure accurate coding, receipt of required supporting document, and ensures proper approval signatures before processing for payment.

• Monitors the accuracy and completeness of accounting data entered in the computerized accounting system by the location Accounting clerks, preparing reclassification and correcting journal entries for entry in to the accounting system as needed.

• Monitors actuals to budget levels within the local operating unit, providing variance analysis and cash flow management to location and supervising headquarters personnel.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

• Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

Employee Benefits:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off

• Health Insurance, Vision & Dental discounts

• Supplemental Insurance Available

• Voluntary Life Insurance & more!

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration AND

• One year progressively responsible experience working in a general office with accounts receivable or accounts payable responsibilities OR

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid State Driver's License.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled