Accountant

Location

Washington DC | United States

Job description

Position Description

Octane is seeking a full-time Accountant to work directly with the COO. This role is an essential part of the organization’s Operations team.

The Accountant supports the COO in Finance Management, Contracts/Records Management, and other general office duties.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Finance Management

• Document financial transactions by entering account information into the accounting database (QuickBooks Online)
• Record assets, liability, and capital expense entries
• Process vendors’ invoices (Bill.com) and ensure timely payments
• Prepare customer invoices
• Maintain clients’ confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential
• Reconcile the company’s bank statements and General Ledger in collaboration with the CPA consulting firm
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing financial information
• Prepare and submit bi-weekly payroll (ADP, Harvest, & BambooHR)
• Maintain multi-state tax information and payroll records
• Manage income and expenditure accounts
• Prepare the company’s financial reports – weekly accounting updates, monthly reconciliation reports, P&L, BS, Cash flow, etc.
• File and remit taxes and other financial obligations if needed
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls
• Comply with federal, state, local financial, and legal requirements
• Provide backup support in connection with accounting and taxes
• Create, manage, and track all contract documents
• Analyze the company’s financial data
• Prepare and lead financial reporting to the CEO, COO, and Directors
• Work with the COO to achieve Operations (accounting department) and company Performance Goals

Office Management

• Perform miscellaneous business and office administrative tasks as required.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Experience in the management of multiple contracts (including government)
• Recordkeeping
• Data Analysis
• Self-motivated, willing to learn, and able to work independently in a team environment, particularly in a small office and hybrid setting
• Attention to detail
• Data Entry Management
• Time Management
• Data collection and report creation
• QuickBooks Online
• Bill.com
• Budgeting
• Verbal and written communications
• MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• ADP Payroll System
• Harvest (preferred)
• BambooHR (preferred)

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience
• Accounting and payroll experience – 5 to 7 years
• Government contract accounting experience – 2 to 3 years
• Office management or general operations experience – 2 to 5 years

Compensation

$75,000 – $85,000 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Hybrid

Send resumes to [email protected]

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