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Southwest Research Institute · 5 hours ago

SPECIALIST - SR. SPECIALIST - Cost Accountant

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Southwest Research Institute is focused on processing financial records accurately and timely. The role involves providing accounting support across various departments, preparing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Innovation ManagementMarket ResearchMechanical EngineeringNon ProfitProduct Research

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly reconciliations for various general ledger accounts in accordance with SwRI's accounting policies

Assist with the preparation of adjusting journal entries associated with their respective account reconciliations

Review processed transactions to ensure the account coding is accurate and in accordance with the Institute's policies, to include referencing the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and US GAAP

Have the ability to learn and work with a wide range of software in order to perform various accounting functions

Must be detail oriented and have the ability to work with large amounts of data gathered from various systems

Strive to identify process improvements and have good oral and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees and various functional departments to maximize efficiency, problem solving, and outcomes

Qualification

General ledger accountingUS GAAPFinancial reportingCPACPA eligibleAccounting software proficiencyAttention to detailCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Requires a Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related degree field with relevant experience

CPA or CPA eligible candidate or Masters Degree is a plus

2 years: Experience in a fast-paced environment with knowledge of general business practices and procedures with an ability to maintain organization of assignments to meet tight deadlines

Experience with personal computers with an ability to type and efficiently operate a 10-key

2 years: Experience in general ledger accounting, to include reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, researching the associated variances and preparing adjusting journal entries

2 years: Experience with research of accounting transactions within the US GAAP, and financial accounting and reporting, according to Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)

2 years: Must be able to exercise diligence, and attention to detail in the completion of assigned tasks and projects

Must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment

Employees may be expected to practice confidentiality

A valid/clear driver's license is required

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen