Basic Accountant

MDW Associates is seeking Basic Accountants to provide sound financial stewardship, expert analysis, and innovative approaches to our National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) client at Glenn Research Center (GRC) in Cleveland, OH. This role is located in Cleveland, Ohio and interested individuals must reside in the area or be immediately willing to relocate in order to support the customer with on-site meetings and other in-person requirements (currently two days a week on customer site).

The Basic Accountant performs a combination of some or all of the following duties:

• Familiar with accounting concepts such as: journal entries, general ledgers, debits/credits, reversals, cost accounting, and property accounting
• Utilizes Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Supports the accounting staff and audit process by compiling data from financial systems (including Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) and Business Objects) and source documents from physical files
• Supports a number of areas including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reimbursable accounting and audits
• Prepares financial reports for review by senior accounting personnel
• Under contractor supervision, must be able to assess products and procedures for compliance with Government accounting standards and principles
• Supports the accounting staff and audit process by compiling data from financial systems (including SAP and Business Objects) and source documents from physical files
• Supports a number of areas including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reimbursable accounting and audits
• Prepares financial reports for review by senior accounting personnel
• Under contractor supervision, must be able to assess products and procedures for compliance with Government accounting standards and principles
• May verify that balances and activity reported in the financial statements are auditable, accurate, and complete
• May perform or assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliation and support the monthly and annual closing process
• May provide input on internal controls and process narratives
• May review/analyze data such as invoice documentation and source documents
• May post transactions
• May perform basic variance/trend analysis and forecasting activities

Required Experience/Skills:

• 0-4 years of experience in accounting or related field
• Knowledgeable of accounting concepts such as: journal entries, general ledgers, debits/credits, reversals, cost accounting, and property accounting
• Must be able to assess products and procedures for compliance with Government accounting standards and principles

Education Requirements:

• Candidates for this position must possess a BS/BA degree in accounting; or a degree in a related field that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting

Company Description

Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in Washington, DC with offices in Huntsville, AL. We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, decision support, strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional analysis, prudent advice, direct communication, and hard work.

Our core capabilities include:

• Strategic Planning
• Cost Estimating
• Budget Programming and Justification
• Budget Execution
• Acquisition Management
• Financial Systems Support & Integration

MDW Associates, LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical, and entrepreneurial-minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
• Retirement/401(k)
• Flexible Leave Policy

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines