Accountant

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Accountant

Clearance: None

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila is seeking an Accountant to join our team in supporting one of the country's premier defense research organizations.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
• Must be within commutable distance of Lexington, Massachusetts.

What You'll Do:

The individual will execute job responsibilities requiring an experienced professional with a strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices. This includes interpreting accounting data, assessing reports, and recommending action to be taken.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the monthly accounting and closing processes by generating various journal entries, preparing required reconciliations, and analytically reviewing specific general ledger accounts for accuracy and proper valuation.

• Support various Audit activities (PwC, Internal Audit, DCAA) including assigning requests to other staff, preparing and or reviewing supporting documentation/schedules, tracking audit deliverables and issues, management reviews, and status

• Support the research of accounting guidance, laboratory policy, and other guidance to model, document, and implement new accounting practices/activities

• Interpret the lab's policy, Federal regulations, and other guidance to determine the allowability and allocability of costs to the facility's prime contract and present recommendations to management

• Monitor and analyze accounting data and support the production of financial reports or statements for internal management, MIT campus, and external customers, as needed (includes Tax and Government reporting).

• Support Accounting's process improvement initiatives, including improvements to internal documentation & procedures, process standardization, automation, quarter/year-end close, and internal control improvements

• Support the implementation/upgrade of financial systems

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree

• 5 years of Accounting experience

• 5 years of Experience with financial analysis and processes

• 5 years of GAAP accounting experience

• Detail-oriented

• Excellent Problem Solving

• Skilled multi-tasker

• Strong Verbal and Written Communication

• 5 years of MS Suite (Excel, ppt)

• 5 years of SAP ERP Purchasing System experience

Working Knowledge of the Following:

• B.S./B.B.A. degree in Accounting/Finance concentration, or related field required.

• Minimum of five years experience in Accounting or a related discipline

• GAAP accounting experience

• Accounting experience in ERP software solutions

• A solid understanding of financial and government processes with strong assessment skills

• Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills is required

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

• Microsoft Office Products proficiency required

• Strong Excel skills required

• Experience with SAP is required

And These Skills are a Bonus:

• Proficiency with computer-based financial management tools is desired

• Experience with Department of Defense contracts or regulations (OMB, FAR, DFARs)

• Experience with DCAA and external audits

• Experience developing and implementing process improvements is desired

Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!

• You'll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.

• You'll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you'd bring to the team

• You'll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a "real day in the life" at Self.

Benefits and Perks:

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays

• 6 standard (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire

• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work

• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment

• Tuition & Training Reimbursement

• 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences

• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.

• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.

• By Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

Location: Lexington, MA

Work Schedule: Candidate should expect to be onsite 3 days/week (Forbes location) with some flexibility for more onsite as needed for projects/training (especially in the first couple of weeks). Must be within commutable distance of Lexington, Massachusetts.

Travel: None

Clearance: Interim clearance is acceptable for start

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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