Accounting Sr. Specialist - Military Veterans

Essential Responsibilities:

• Attend to day-to-day activities to ensure PHL related accounting, statutory compliance payroll, facilities (if any) and other requirements are consistently and timely attended to and continuous improvements are in place.
• Submission of vendor payments and upload of data related to PHL accounting and/or other adjusting entries in a timely manner.
• Perform month/annual close activities which may include accurate accounting of costs in PHL books of accounting and CostPoint (US books.)
• Assist in scheduling various meetings and employee programs and events in compliance with department needs.
• Maintain accurate records of financial statements required by management.
• Assist with various aspects of payroll accounting and support including but not limited to:

• Managing government submissions for benefits.
• Provide the payroll team with the new employee profile information to reflect in payroll database.
• Verify and provide inputs regarding data and pay changes.
• Reconcile payroll transactions in local bank.
• Filing reports with the government agencies, i.e. permit renewals, assist with tax filings, home office audits, etc.
• Assist employees with payroll concerns/deductions and similar.

• Monitor hours worked by employees to track eligibility of benefits according to policies, procedure, and local labor laws.
• Coordinate timely with DIBS consultants and oversee the overall engagement process over various areas.
• Assist in preparation and continuous review of local PHL policies as required.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning employee relations, personnel actions, legal actions, termination and non-renewal documents, and organizational plans. Must coordinate these actions with Business Unit or Program HRBP.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial statements by compiling information from financial records and tracking any variance.
• Cost tracking analysis, monitor ABSSI cost, actual vs budget.
• Supports Annual Financial and external audits.
• Cash Flow Management, monitor cash flow to ensure sufficient funds are available for ABSSI operation.
• Manage Purchase Order/Purchase requisition process for the office.
• Manage shipment process for employees
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Business Acumen - Understands basic business practices.
• Change Management - Communicates changes effectively.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Fluent in English.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Fluent in English.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.
• Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent action.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, finance or related field; CPA preferred and at least 5 Years Accounting experience in Accountant, Finance Analyst, or similar role. Can be a combined role so long as 5 years' experience in each or able to demonstrate and show experience through combination of education and experience.
• CostPoint experience required. MS Office - Word, Excel (advanced level), PowerPoint required. 2 Years government contracting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles, methods and practices related to payroll activities. Knowledge of accounting procedures and practices.
• Proven multi-tasking, problem-solving, and organizational skills which include the ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Must possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proven efficiency in current office computer software and equipment. Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in Finance.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.