Accounting Specialist II (Accounts Payable)

ATI builds and manages collaborations that conducts research and development of new technologies to solve our nation's most pressing challenges. Our collaborations are custom-built teams of organizations from industry and academia that develop novel technologies for the federal government. Traditionally, these processes are complicated and burdensome. That's where ATI comes in. We simplify and streamline processes to make it all work. When you work at ATI, you become a part of something larger than yourself. Our collective work - no matter what department or division you work in - ultimately enables the warfighter, saves lives, and diversifies the industrial base. At our core, ATI is a service organization. We are in service to others; it's what we do, and it's who we are.

Position Description:
Responsible for processing and maintaining accounts payable, time collection, account reconciliations, and other accounting duties as required.

Apply at ATI.ORG; we only accept applications submitted through our applicant tracking system.

We offer a hybrid schedule (in-office & remote/work from home) or an onsite schedule and flexible hours. Candidates will need to reside near Charleston, SC to ensure work site flexibility.

Essential Functions:

• Process Accounts Payable (AP)
• Completes final review of expense reports
• Manages and validates timesheet information to include ensuring biweekly timesheet completion with necessary approvals; validating biweekly timesheets prior to release to payroll; managing weekly timesheet corrections, project code access and employee/manager changes; and importing new projects into TESS and providing employee timesheet support as needed
• Reconciles specific account and statement balances on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Prepares recurring, non-recurring and reversing general journal entries
• Supports compliance review monitoring as needed
• Provides backup as needed for invoice staging

Additional Responsibilities:

• Receipt and distribution of manual and electronic correspondence.
• Records management.
• Special projects and other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in an Accounting related field and two or more years of directly applicable accounting experience, or MS degree and two or more years of applicable accounting experience within an electronic accounting environment. Strong computers skills, specifically the Microsoft Office suite; Project accounting, Deltek Costpoint experience preferred.
• Must possess the integrity to handle confidential information.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Motivated to work independently and on a team to accomplish goals.
• Attention to detail and accuracy within context of company policy and contractual obligations.
• Must successfully pass a background and credit check to access sensitive information and automated systems.
• Employee must be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization, or a green card lawful U.S. permanent resident, or a political asylum in the U.S. Individual must meet the definition of "a U.S. person" upon hire due to the risk assessment of this position
• This position is subject to a background check that includes a review of criminal records. In reviewing an applicant's criminal history, the company will consider prior criminal convictions that have a relationship to the job duties and responsibilities of the position. The company considers the nature of the crime, the time that has elapsed since the crime and the job duties for the position at issue in making an individualized determination. Individuals may be excluded when the company determines, based on the above factors, that hiring, transferring or promoting the applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees or its customers and vendors.
• If you are a qualified candidate, we encourage you to apply even if you have a prior criminal conviction(s). Convictions will not automatically disqualify the candidate, However, conviction(s) will be considered and balanced against the age of the candidate at the time of the offense, time elapsed since the offense, type of offense, potential impacts of such on the work environment, sensitivity of the position(s) available/sought, and similar independent factors relevant to the employment requirements at ATI.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular physical activity to include walking, bending, stooping, reaching, standing and prolonged sitting.

Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment.

Must be able to occasionally move/lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

This position is located in an air-conditioned, environmentally controlled atmosphere. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the distraction level in the work environment is often heavy.

ATI is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

ATI complies with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination provision mandated by Executive Order 13665.

Apply at ATI.ORG; we only accept applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. If you require accommodations to complete this application, please contact Human Resources at (843) 760-4350 or email hr@ati.org.

Anticipated starting salary is in range commensurate with education and experience:
$50,000 - $54,000