Accounting Specialist
Remote
Part Time
Lawelawe Management Group
Mid Level
Who we are
Lawelawe Management Group (LMG) is a trusted provider of managed services, supporting clients across a range of industries. We specialize in delivering scalable, end-to-end solutions that include back office operations, IT infrastructure support, compliance, and risk management. Our team works closely with each client to understand their specific business needs and deliver efficient, customized support that enables long-term growth and operational stability.
You Are
As an Accounting Specialist with Lawelawe, you will offer professional assistance to diverse organizations to ensure compliance with regulations and reporting requirements and offer financial stability. The Accounting Specialist will have participated in various Finance duties across general accounting, projects, billing, accounts payable, receivables, auditing and forecasting.
The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in accounting and the ability to provide accurate financial information. You should love the accounting world and be very detailed and an avid multitasker. Ultimately, you should be organized have the ability to work in multiple aspects of accounting in a timely and accurate manner.
This position will report directly to the Lawelawe Director of Accounting and Finance.
Responsibilities
Competencies
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment
This position is primarily remote, with required onsite work at the Chantilly, Virginia office on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, as business needs dictate. The employee should ensure that the appropriate home office equipment is available to satisfy the requirements of the positions. This job operates in a professional office environment during travel.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position that will require a minimum of 20 hours per week. Hours of work can be set by the individual; however, they should fall within the core hours of 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Attendance at meetings or other events may necessitate a change in standard hours.
Travel
Travel will be required on an as needed basis to Chantilly, VA and for business and client needs as necessary.
Lawelawe Management Group (LMG) is a trusted provider of managed services, supporting clients across a range of industries. We specialize in delivering scalable, end-to-end solutions that include back office operations, IT infrastructure support, compliance, and risk management. Our team works closely with each client to understand their specific business needs and deliver efficient, customized support that enables long-term growth and operational stability.
By combining industry best practices with a proactive service model, we help reduce downtime, streamline operations, and enhance overall performance. At Lawelawe, we are committed to driving measurable impact and creating lasting value for our clients.
You Are
As an Accounting Specialist with Lawelawe, you will offer professional assistance to diverse organizations to ensure compliance with regulations and reporting requirements and offer financial stability. The Accounting Specialist will have participated in various Finance duties across general accounting, projects, billing, accounts payable, receivables, auditing and forecasting.
The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in accounting and the ability to provide accurate financial information. You should love the accounting world and be very detailed and an avid multitasker. Ultimately, you should be organized have the ability to work in multiple aspects of accounting in a timely and accurate manner.
This position will report directly to the Lawelawe Director of Accounting and Finance.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all vendors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner
- Compiles and analyzes account data to create capital, liability, and asset account entries
- Respond to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable
- process, including processing invoices for payment, recording sales tax, assisting with bank reconciliations
- Research information to provide accurate and timely solutions to internal clients and vendors at multiple locations and companies
- Verify the accuracy of vendor invoices and confirm that the correct general ledger account codes are used
- Generate payment to vendors on a routine schedule and match the check with backup for review
- Inspect paid and unpaid invoices including cleared payment inquiries and check voiding to maintain accurate files and records according to company standards
- Ensure invoices have the correct coding and authorization as well as sufficient contracts and documentation
- Maintain a filing system for financial information, records, and documents to ensure easily available information
- Monitor account balances, track expenses, prepare analyses of accounts and related financial activity to assist in producing monthly financial reports
- Manage credit card purchases by entering coding and reconciling transactions
- Manage travel and employee expense reimbursements
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable entries
- Maintain customer support documentation for monthly contractual billings
- Setup and manage new customers and vendors in accounting software system
- Contact customers to follow up on past due invoices
- Assist with month end close
- Completes database backups to secure financial information
- Follows internal controls to ensure financial security
- Verifies documentation, requests expenditures, and prepares disbursements
- Gather documentation, prepare reports, assist with budgeting, and assist Finance Director in interpreting complicated financial information for managers, executives, and auditors
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 -7 years’ professional experience as an accountant, financial analyst or auditor
- 5-7 years of experience with AP/AR, collections, and invoicing
- Deltek Costpoint and Costpoint Time & Expense experience required
- Must be a US Citizen
Required Skills/Abilities
Benefits- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong attention to detail with a dedication to accuracy
- Ability to analyze large sets of data
- High degree of familiarity with AP/AR functions
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Deltek Costpoint, and WAWF
- Federal Contracting and Service Contract Act (SCA) experience highly desired
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software
- Proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- A competitive compensation package
- Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
- Additional perks such as discounts on various services and products
Competencies
- CORE
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Fostering Teamwork and Building Collaborative Relationships
- Ethical Practice
- Balanced Decision Making
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment
This position is primarily remote, with required onsite work at the Chantilly, Virginia office on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, as business needs dictate. The employee should ensure that the appropriate home office equipment is available to satisfy the requirements of the positions. This job operates in a professional office environment during travel.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 70% of the time
- Occasionally moves about inside the home or office location to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
- Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
- May move office equipment up to 30 pounds
- Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position that will require a minimum of 20 hours per week. Hours of work can be set by the individual; however, they should fall within the core hours of 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Attendance at meetings or other events may necessitate a change in standard hours.
Travel
Travel will be required on an as needed basis to Chantilly, VA and for business and client needs as necessary.
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Candidates possessing the necessary qualifications for the position will be considered.
Lawelawe Management Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a comprehensive background verification, inclusive of a criminal record check. Employment may be subject to other background checks, as required by the position.
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