Thursday, August 11, 2011

Job Opening: Staff Accountant

JOB SUMMARY:

LeapFrog Solutions, a woman-owned small business, strategic marketing communications firm on a very fast growth track with the federal government, seeks to add an accountant with 5-8 years experience in the government and commercial environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee in this position. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

  • Working with accounting manager for all general ledger accounting
  • Participate in and ensure posting of all month-end journal entries and transactions to QuickBooks, as well as all interim adjusting entries
  • Ensure accounts receivable collections and posting of deposits while meeting DSO targets
  • Posting of all accounts payable transactions, including credit card transactions.
  • Perform account reconciliations
  • Review and process employee expense reports to ensure compliance with company policy, proper account distribution, and mathematical accuracy
  • Assist with administration of benefits, including assembly of census data, maintaining up to date personnel and payroll records, etc.
  • Reorganization and maintenance of all company accounting files and records, non-client contracts, etc.
  • Participate in annual budget process
  • Capable of contributing to continuous process improvements

REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and/or 5 or more years equivalent work experience.

· Experience with general ledger accounting, accounts receivable and accounts payable

· Solid working knowledge of QuickBooks (recent versions), excellent Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word

· Ability to work with little guidance and take initiative to point out where efficiencies may be gained

· Maintain discretion and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential matters

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Government contracting experience is highly desired, but not required
  • Experience in small firm/agency
  • Able to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • Flexibility, adaptable to changing priorities, and capacity to effectively prioritize and execute multiple tasks
  • Self-directed and proactive; thinks beyond the immediate problem
  • Demonstrates client service attitude
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· High level of attention to detail and excellent follow through

  • Flexible and adaptable in regards to learning and understanding new technologies

COMPENSATION:

Competitive and commensurate with experience.

To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to lfs_careers@leapfrogit.com with “Staff Accountant” in the subject line. This is a full-time position.

LeapFrog Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of LeapFrog Solutions, Inc. to provide opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religious belief, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental handicap, or veteran’s status.

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