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Accountant

MDW Associates, Houston, TX, United States


MDW Associates

is seeking an

Accountant I

to provide sound financial stewardship and analysis to our NASA client at Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX. This role is located in Houston, TX and interested individuals must reside in the area or be immediately willing to relocate in order to support the customer with on-site meetings and other in-person requirements 5 days/week.

Responsibilities

Familiar with accounting concepts such as: journal entries, general ledgers, debits/credits, reversals, cost accounting, and property accounting

Utilize Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Support the accounting staff and audit process by compiling data from financial systems (including Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) and Business Objects) and source documents from physical files

Support several areas including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reimbursable accounting and audits

Prepare financial reports for review by senior accounting personnel

Under contractor supervision, must be able to assess products and procedures for compliance with Government accounting standards and principles

May verify that balances and activity reported in the financial statements are auditable, accurate, and complete

May perform or assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliation and support the monthly and annual closing process

May provide input on internal controls and process narratives

May review/analyze data such as invoice documentation and source documents

May post transactions

May perform basic variance/trend analysis and forecasting activities

Required Experience / Skills

0-2 years of experience in accounting or related field

Knowledgeable of accounting concepts such as: journal entries, general ledgers, debits/credits, reversals, cost accounting, and property accounting

Must be able to assess products and procedures for compliance with Government accounting standards and principles

Education Requirements

Candidates for this position must possess a BS/BA degree in accounting; or a degree in a related field that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting

Clearance Requirements

Public Trust – Candidates for this position must be submitted for a background investigation in order to satisfy government requirements.

MDW Associates, LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical, and entrepreneurial‑minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Benefits

Health

Dental

Vision

Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability

Retirement/401(k)

Flexible Leave Policy

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