Junior Accountant

Summary

ARETUM is seeking a Junior Accountant to provide critical support in processing and maintaining accurate payroll records for employees. ARETUM specializes in technology-enabled mission support services and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive payroll information
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Applying FASAB standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to analyze, reconcile, and report on intergovernmental transactions
• Prepare necessary financial schedules related to elimination entries and trading partner discrepancies
• Prepare appropriate journal entries that comply with USSGL
• Review payroll accounting transactions prior to posting; prepare payroll accruals
• Reconcile payroll disbursements from multiple sources to Treasury disbursements; identify and resolve discrepancies; and prepare any necessary corrections to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Reconciling Fund Balance with Treasury to agency financial reporting, identify discrepancies, document corrective actions, and prepare appropriate journal entries that comply with USSGL

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in payroll processing or accounting is a plus