IST Research Corporation is looking for a dynamic Accounting Technician.  This newly created position will report directly to the Director of Finance and is a perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to increase their responsibilities and grow their career.  This position is open for both our Fredericksburg, VA location or our Clarendon, VA location.

About IST Research

IST Research is the creator and developer of the proprietary technology known as Pulse™. Pulse™ is a web-based technology platform that enables information collection from marginalized populations or difficult locations using methodologies that are most appropriate for the environment. Pulse collects, analyzes and visualizes both online data and data collected directly from populations of interest. Our campaign design, execution, and analysis methodology is anchored in cognitive psychology, social science, and data science. In simple terms, Pulse helps one understand hard to reach communities by providing insight into their thinking and engaging them in two-way conversations.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

Working closely with the Director of Finance, the Accounting Technician will coordinate most of the accounting function with the external outsourced accounting team.  The candidate will be directly involved in daily and monthly accounting activities to include billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, general ledger analysis, bank reconciliation analysis, and month end, quarter end, and year end processes.  

• Reviews, in coordination with Finance Support Administrator, billing to customers and submits invoices via government website as applicable
• Tracks cash receipts and verifies customer payments are recorded accurately
• Ensures all accounts payable vendor invoices are recorded in accounting system timely
• Coordinates vendor payments and setup ACH, Bill Pay, Wires, etc. in banking portal
• Ensures all vendor payments are recorded in accounting system timely
• Executes and confirms monthly accounting operating calendar deadlines are met
• Reviews all general ledger and bank reconciliations for accuracy and entry in accounting system
• Coordinates with and assists Finance Support Administrator on any payroll related analysis
• Assists Director of Finance with financial statement review and format
• Make recommendations on accounting processes and work flows
• Supports new system implementations and/or changes to current systems
• Special Projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must be computer savvy and very well versed in Unanet, Deltek Costpoint, and/or Jamis, and Microsoft Office.  Must be proactive, timely, possess effective communication skills, be responsible and express consistent follow through. Must have the ability to work with a variety of personalities, have the ability to problem solve and be able to master somewhat complicated books. Must work well under what can be changing and evolving deadlines while remaining calm and flexible.

• 3-5 years of accounting / bookkeeping/ analytical experience and possess a BS in Accounting or Finance
• Hands on experience in full cycle accounting function
• Unanet preferred
• Concur a plus
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and Government Contract Accounting
• Strong attention to detail, data entry and review skills
• Experience with external payroll software systems
• Accounts Receivable Billing Experience with WAWF a plus
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Some local travel will be required