Accounting Clerk, JR

Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability.

Title: Accounting Clerk
Client: Federal Agency
Location: Washington, D.C.
Ability to Work: Hybrid - must come to the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Clearance: Public Trust
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Number of Position(s): 2
Work Schedule: 8a-6p
Workday: Monday - Friday

Job Description:
We are searching for an Accounting Clerk to assist The Finance Office. This department is responsible for managing and controlling the client's financial resources. It includes budgeting, accounting, payroll, travel, procurement, investments, financial, and management reporting for federal (appropriated) and donated/private (non-appropriated) funds.

• Receives vendor invoices (directly from administrative support staff or Office of Finance staff) and ensures timely approval for payment. Prepares each payment request (or reviews payment requests prepared by others), ensuring complete, accurate, and timely documentation of expenses; approvals; accounting codes; purchase order references, if appropriate; and submission to accounts payable.
• Maintains the approved budgets in the budget system, Anaplan, and continually monitors the status of funds. Keep management informed when funds deviate significantly from the spending plan (such as a significant change in operating strategy, exhibited by planned expenditures, or major movements between class/object codes). Alerts senior management if any specific actions are necessary.

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related areas
• One (1) year of work or internship experience in a professional business environment.
• Coursework in finance, accounting, cost accounting, budgeting or law
• Experience with ERP business systems - Oracle, SAP, Peoplesoft, Anaplan, or HR Data. (preferred)
• Excellent writing skills and effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proficient in the use of Google or Microsoft Suite