<p>The Accountant I is an entry-level accounting role responsible for supporting general ledger maintenance and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records. This position performs day-to-day accounting functions including preparing and posting journal entries, completing bank and general ledger reconciliations, assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, and supporting routine financial reporting and audit activities. The role also includes research and resolution of transaction discrepancies, assistance with inventory and regulatory documentation, and maintenance of organized financial records in accordance with internal controls and compliance standards. The ideal candidate has foundational knowledge of GAAP, strong proficiency in Excel and accounting systems, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This position plays a key role in supporting accurate financial reporting for the organization and offers clear advancement opportunities to higher-level accounting roles as experience is gained.</p>
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will contribute across core accounting functions, including payroll, payables, receivables, reconciliations, tax support, and period-end close activities. The position is well suited for an accounting specialist who can maintain accurate financial records, support compliance requirements, and provide dependable reporting for business operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle day-to-day accounting transactions by recording invoices, payments, and other financial activity across multiple business units.<br>• Support monthly and annual close processes by preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and related account analysis.<br>• Administer payroll for weekly and biweekly cycles, ensuring accurate processing of earnings, deductions, garnishments, and off-cycle payments.<br>• Monitor payroll tax activity and assist with federal, state, and local filings, including year-end wage reporting and quarterly tax submissions.<br>• Prepare and issue customer billings, apply incoming payments, and reconcile accounts receivable balances to the general ledger.<br>• Review outstanding receivables, distribute aging reports, and follow up on overdue balances to improve collections.<br>• Process vendor invoices, maintain supplier records, coordinate payment runs, and reconcile accounts payable balances and statements.<br>• Organize financial documentation for audit requests, assist with budget-related work, and maintain records in accordance with company and regulatory standards.<br>• Provide guidance to employees and managers on payroll timekeeping procedures and support upkeep of QuickBooks Time configurations.<br>• Complete additional administrative or operational tasks assigned by leadership in support of department needs.
<p>Federal Contract Billing Specialist / Federal Contracts Accountant needed for a contract-to-hire or direct hire opportunity with a federal contractor in Rio Rancho, NM. This fully onsite role supports complex government contract billing and accounting functions, including invoice review and processing, assigning charges to the correct contract line items or task orders, and properly distinguishing reimbursable versus non-reimbursable expenses. This person will work closely with the Assistant Controller and Controller, support billing cycles and month-end activity, and help manage a growing workload in a paperless, systems-driven environment. Ideal candidates will have hands-on federal contract billing experience, strong accounting and billing fundamentals, high attention to detail, and the ability to navigate compliance-driven invoicing processes. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional extra hours during busy periods. Salary target is $65,000 to $70,000 with strong benefits offered upon hire.</p>