Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist, #583

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required and the ability to obtain a clearance if required; must be able to successfully complete a background investigation prior to start date. 

Dev Technology Group, Inc. is looking for a strong accountant with a focus on Accounts Payable to join an all-star accounting team. This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to grow in their accounting career. This position will be provided with Dev Technology specific to Dev's accounting systems and processes. The ideal candidate will have previously worked in government contracting environments and have government contract accounting system experience. This position will join a fully staffed team of accounting professionals and work closely with the Dev's Assistant Controller, Controller and Business Operations Team. This individual will support all accounts payable functions in the organization as well as cross train in accounts receivable. The Accounts Payable Specialist does a lot of work in the balance sheet, reconciles those accounts, and assists in year end assignments to the CPA. This position is remote with a requirement to be onsite at our Reston HG for meetings and other events as requested. 

 What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Receive, process, and keep track of all payments, expenditures, and disbursements, including credit cards, invoices, statements, etc. 
• Reconcile, manage, and analyze monthly credit card expense reports. 
• Verify expense report compliance with FAR and internal policies; prepare file to send to payroll for employee expense reimbursement processing.
• Collaborate with and provide training to other departments to improve expense report and purchase order processes.
• Set up and maintain vendors and subcontractors in the accounting system. Includes maintaining vendor records such as W-9 and ACH authorization forms.
• Manage payment processing to vendors by scheduling ACH payments and check runs on a weekly basis.
• Respond to all vendor inquiries, including monitoring and managing accounts payable inbox.
• Ensure that all invoices are reviewed and processed with a high level of accuracy.
• Prepare and reconcile accrued expenses and prepaid expense general ledger accounts.
• Work with the Assistant Controller on the close process, including investigating discrepancies in the income statement and balance sheet.
• Prepare annual 1099 tax forms.
• Track, calculate, and file monthly Sales & Use Tax.
• Assist in year-end close and annual incurred cost submission preparation.
• Cross-train in other accounting functions, including accounts receivable and asset management among other areas. 

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:  

• Associates degree in accounting or related field or higher-level degree preferred. 
• Minimum of 2-3 years accounts payable or general accounting experience 
• Strong foundation and understanding of accounting
• Ability to navigate Microsoft Office suite with strong Excel skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow up on pending issues.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• The ability to work well in teams and independently. 

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:  

• Unanet Financials or similar platform experience. 
• Enthusiasm for collaborating.
• Exposure to or experience with government contract accounting