Location: Birmingham, Al
Title: Accountant
Schedule (FT/PT): FT
Travel Required: No
Clearance: No

North Wind Group companies (North Wind) are small business leaders in the environmental, engineering, construction, and technical consulting industries. Our wide-ranging capabilities allow us to self-perform nearly all aspects of any given work scope, providing our customers with significant cost savings. North Wind Group is a government contracting holding entity that includes 16 subsidiary companies including: North Wind Technologies, North Wind Construction Services, North Wind Dynamics, North Wind Environmental Consulting Services, North Wind General Contractors, LBYD Federal, North Wind Portage Inc., North Wind Resource Consulting, North Wind Services, North Wind Site Services, North Wind Solutions, Silver Mountain Construction, Weldin Construction, and LBYD Engineers Inc. North Wind companies share the same proven corporate infrastructure that has been in place for more than 20 years. This group of companies provides significant flexibility and diversity, enabling us to effectively meet and exceed customer requirements and expectations.

** Job Description**

• Responsible for providing accounting on behalf of NWG.
• Preference will be given to candidates who possess working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, an accounting software for government contractors. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: performing A/R, A/P, contract entry, reconciliations and reporting functions. Applicants must possess computer skills using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Reconciliation of bank accounts monthly
• Assist with special projects as needed

Accounts Payable

• ****Perform the day-to-day processing of subcontractor accounts payable transactions
• Maintains files for all vendor invoices

Accounts Receivable

• Create and issue client invoices - working in cooperation with the PIC and PM in charge of each project
• File invoice copies in project files
• Follow up with clients to make sure invoices have been received
• Assist with sending Client Statements when requested
• Prepare daily deposits
• Reconcile the client invoices to GL
• Assign numbers and set up new projects
• Assist PIC and PMs with project reporting as needed
• Assist with reconciling accounts for monthly period close

Qualifications

• Accounting Degree or Equivalent Required
• Prior experience working with service-related firms such as lawyers, engineers or architects preferred
• Software: Excel, Word, Adobe, ERP system
• Strong organizational skills
• Self motivated individual who takes ownership of and follows through assigned tasks

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**_******North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment. **
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Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.