STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

The Incumbent assists with the operation of the finance department to include the Accounts Payable, Payroll, Billing, Project Accounting, General Ledger, and other accounting functions.

Work Model: Onsite/In-office

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

* Reviews payroll batches.
* Reviews and reconciles all union related calculations or deductions.
* Reviews preliminary payroll edits with all timesheets on a weekly basis before the payroll run and ensures the total hours on payroll report ties to tape run for the pay period.
* Prepares monthly journal entries for posting in projects.
* Prepares monthly accounts receivable invoices and submits electronically to invoicing system.
* Reviews each paycheck after they are cut. Makes sure there is a paycheck per group of timesheets and audits to make sure there are no unusual deductions.
* Reviews payroll transfers and check requests.
* Reviews monthly journal entries and updates in the system.
* Prepares general ledger reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts.
* Prepares and maintains contract budgets for senior management and customer.
* Reviews accounts payable invoice entry.
* Reviews vacation and personal leave database inquiry and reporting system; runs and distributes periodic reports for managers and supervisors.
* Reviews check requests and funds transfers.
* Provides technical payroll advice and guidance to site managers, supervisors, and employees.
* Provides timesheet training for new employees and annual timesheet training for all site employees.
* Maintains familiarity with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, FAR, and Contract as well as keeping up to date with changes to each.
* Acts as petty cash custodian - includes monthly reconciliation and reimbursement of petty cash fund.
* Performs other related work as assigned.

Mandatory:

* Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Accounting.

* Five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience may be substituted for formal education requirement.
* Experience using standardized payroll software for data entry, processing, and inquiry.
* One (1) year Accounts Payable experience.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word at an intermediate level or higher.
* Customer service and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Valid state Driver's License with acceptable driving record pertinent to the position.
* Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
* U.S. Citizenship.

Reasonable Accommodation:
CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.