Junior Accounting Specialist

Dark Wolf is seeking a full-time Junior Accounting Specialist to join the pack. This position involves meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service. This role will involve assisting in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance tasks to ensure the successful execution of government contracts. The Junior Accounting Specialist will have experience with financial reporting tools including Unanet and Microsoft Excel. This position will be supported out of our Herndon, VA office with flexible hybrid support at least three days a week in office. The successful candidate will collaborate with various departments and contribute to the company's overall financial success with the following responsibilities: Generating and submitting accurate and timely invoices to clients in accordance with contract terms and requirements. Creating and processing invoices accurately and efficiently based on the products or services provided to clients. Assisting in the development and maintenance of project budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with government contract regulations, policies, and procedures. Assist in audit preparations and responses. Maintaining accurate and organized financial data and documentation related to government contracts. Collaborating with contracts and finance teams to update funding, issue Purchase Orders, alert clients/team of a nearing ceiling, etc. Processing payments and receipts from customers, applying payments to the appropriate invoices, and recording transactions in the financial system. Processing accounts payable for review and payment and communicating with vendors for setup. Maintaining open and effective communication with customers, providing assistance, answering questions, and addressing billing-related concerns. Experience with bank reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies. Knowledge of payroll reconciliations and the related journal entries. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting At least 1-2 years of relevant experience in the DoD or Financial sectors Entering billing data, including customer information, product/service details, and pricing into billing systems or software, including Unanet Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools (Excel, financial software, etc.) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong organizational and time management abilities Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic government contracting environment. In office support M-F during core hours (9am – 5pm) US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance Desired Qualifications: Experience working in the Federal sector, specifically in a finance, administration, or contracts role. Knowledge of government contract regulations and compliance requirements is a plus. This position has remote flexibility but candidates must be based out of the Herndon, VA area with ability to work in the office three days a week. The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $60,000.00 - $80,000.00, commensurate on experience. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.