Accounting Associate

Core One seeks an Accounting Associate who will be part of an energetic and motivated team that directly impacts the growth and success of our organization. The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, will be able to provide a broad range of finance and accounting support, is highly attentive to detail, and is driven to improve processes and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Process month-end billing and invoices for all assigned projects

• Process all subcontractor and independent contractor invoices and vendor accounts payables

• Process employee expense reports

• Process weekly accounts payable check run

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close 

• Reconcile discrepancies and variances through research and analysis 

• Create and maintain standardized reports using Excel and other cost tools

• Provide information and support for internal and external audits 

• Identify areas of opportunity to become more efficient in processes and reporting 

• Create and document processes and procedures to ensure consistency of practice 

• Assist with additional functions within the parameters of Accounting and Finance operations policies and procedures 

• Assists with other assignments and/or special projects as requested

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 

• Knowledge of US GAAP with strong General Accounting skills

• Experience with month-end close

• Proficienct in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, data analysis)

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• 3+ years of accounting experience (in a government contracting environment preferred

• Costpoint experience is a plus

• Active Secret security clearance preferred

About Core One
Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first and is comprised of outstanding professionals from the national security community. Because Core One is committed to seeking top talent, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. In addition, Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic and growing company that values exceptional performance.

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.