Accounting Associate

Overview
DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, the U.S. Navy, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and financial services industries.
The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together.
We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality.
Team Overview
The DRT Corporate Accounting Team is responsible for the day to day financial and business operations of the company. This team processes vendor invoices and customer receipts, executes payroll, liaises with the leasing agent, and is responsible for a wide variety of general business functions.
What are we looking for?
The Accounting Associate will assist with operating accounting functions across multiple areas: A/P, A/R, General Ledger, payroll, etc. The ideal candidate will understand the accounting life cycle and how these functions result in financial statement preparation. DRT and the Accounting function are fast-paced organizations, with multiple deadlines that must be met – focusing on meeting deadlines is critical for success. We are looking for a problem-solver and self-starter, who possesses very strong verbal and written communication skills.
Fun stuff you will do on the job:

• Monitors records, ledgers, and filing systems of journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations
• Assists with tax filings, accounts receivables and payables, and payroll processing
• Responsible for miscellaneous filings throughout the year: revenue reports, quarterly GSA reporting, etc.
• Review and process employee expense reports
• Review and confirmation of monthly revenue
• Review, reconciliation, and invoicing of customer expenses
• Supporting the Manager with the annual financial audit, miscellaneous tax filings and the annual 401(k) audit
• Special projects as they arise

This is you:

• 3-6 years of relevant experience
• Must have Federal Government Contracting experience
• Must have Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable experience in federal government contracting space
• Must be proactive, adaptable and possess learning agility
• Experience collaborating with teams, and functioning as a team player
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload based on needs and expectations
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and frequent changes in priorities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

You will wow us even more if you have these skills:

• Experience with Payroll
• Experience with Unanet and Namely

Education & Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or Business with concentration in accounting)
   

DRT’s culture is reflective of our core values:

5. Professionalism: Be a leader and someone your customers and colleagues can count on by taking ownership and accountability for your work. Demonstrate a solution-oriented mindset and bias for action. Show empathy, dignity, and respect for each other. Be "high minded", maintain a calm demeanor when dealing with ambiguity or adversity and stay out of the fray (i.e., avoid drama).
5. Quality: Do things right and do the right thing. Pursue excellence in your work by delivering quality services and products that provide high value and return on investment (ROI).
5. Teamwork: Work with each other, the customer, and DRT. Demonstrate flexibility, a positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively to help others and share information.
5. Customer Mission Focused: Commit to customer success and strive to exceed expectations by understanding the mission, executing the customer's vision, and solving challenges to drive results and achieve mission goals. Build meaningful customer relationships by asking thoughtful questions, listening, and operating transparently.
5. Growth Mindedness: Commit to company, team, and personal growth. Embrace an entrepreneurial spirit by actively seeking opportunities to support new customer projects and/or solve problems. Actively work to improve your skills, learn to be comfortable with ambiguity, and be resourceful and willing to figure things out and add value.

Our culture fosters teamwork and transparency, empowering you to do great work. Our talented employees drive the success of the company – so our leadership is devoted to your success. We respect you as an individual. We recognize your contributions. We invest in your professional growth. Join us and let's continue to build your career together.
Currently due to the remote working status of the federal government, most DRT employees are teleworking from home and leveraging video conferencing along with other virtual productivity tools. This position is required to report onsite three days a week. Please be aware that at the time a date is determined to return to the worksite, the requirement of this position may be to report in person to the work location five days a week.
DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) celebrates diversity and is proud to provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DRT complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.