Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.

Seeking a strong skilled Accounting Assistant who can work in a team environment, provides superior and timely service and support to all internal and external teams and suppliers, and who can thrive in a fast pace and deadline driven work environment. 

This is a full-time, non-exempt position in which work is performed under general supervision, and will report directly to the Accounting Manager.  This position will be responsible for monitoring uncompleted timecards, supporting accounts payable with various tasks, completing various month-end closing assignments, and other tasks and projects as assigned.  The candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and be able to work in a team-oriented environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Primary person responsible for filing and scanning of accounting documents. 
• Reviews timecards every Monday morning for labor postings and reaches out to employees with timecard errors for correction
• Periodic timecard checks for DCAA and company compliance as directed by management
• Matches AP invoices to electronic payments
• Collects and upload packing slips
• Reconciles shipping invoices for payment processing and posts reclasses
• Collects and uploads missing and/or expired supplier W-9’s
• Collects and uploads missing and/or expired contractor and/or consultant certificates of insurance
• Contacts suppliers to update remittance address and request electronic invoices be submitted to the AP email account
• Upon request, contacts suppliers to request AP statement of accounts
• Follows up with suppliers that have outstanding payments more than 30 days old
• Responsible for maintaining petty cash and entering transactions
• Serves as the primary back up for the AP Specialist including but not limited to matching, coding, and entering A/P invoices with PO’s
• Processes and enters all non-PO AP invoices
• Daily bank reconciliations for operating and disbursement accounts
• Assists with accounting audits and year-end tasks
• Support month end close tasks including the completion of assigned GL account reconciliations

Position Requirements

·      High school diploma or GED required.

·      1 year of experience in an office environment performing administrative tasks.

·      General knowledge of accounting processes, including accounting reconciliations.

·      Basic Outlook, and Word, and Excel skills.

·      Knowledge of office methods and processes

·      Must have excellent communication skills both oral and written.

·      Must have strong organizational skills

·      Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial files.

·      Ability to meet productivity standards and complete work in a timely manner.

·      Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

·      Ability to establish good rapport with other employees.        

·      Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

·      Ability to arrive at work and on time, follow verbal and written instructions and promptly responds to management direction.

·      Ability to proofread a variety of documents and to pay attention to detail.

Core Competencies

·      Takes ownership for all work activities and personal actions. Prioritizes tasks and effectively uses time to complete assignments on-time or ahead of schedule.

·      Takes initiative to understand job duties and responsibilities, and produces results that meet or exceed organizational standards.

·      Contributes to effective team processes and deliverables (e.g. team communication, team meetings, etc.).

·      Cares about their work and the performance of the company. Takes initiative to develop job knowledge and technical skills, and improve quality or processes.

·      Honest, reliable and respectful.

Compensation:  Base Salary range is $18.00 - $21.00 an hour depending on qualifications.  SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan.  In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus.  SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.  There is potential for a remote hybrid work schedule once training is complete.

SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

US Citizenship Required

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, all employees must be fully vaccinated or have a medical or religious exemption as of the date stated in Executive Order 14042. Exemptions will be handled by Human Resources. There is potential for a remote hybrid work schedule once training is complete.

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