Senior Accounting Associate

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Controller, the Senior Accounting Associate is responsible for the execution of tasks related to Company Credit Card Transactions, General Ledger Reconciliations, backstop with Accounts Payable (A/P) processing, assist with payment processing, other General Ledger Entries, and the Month-End Financial Closing process in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to ensure the appropriate Dexis procedures and audit protocols are maintained within these areas.

Bank of America VISA and American Express (AMEX) Credit Card Activities:

• Monitor BOA Visa and AMEX credit card accounts to ensure credit is available. Resolve general issues with purchase/service’s authorization, fund replenishment, credit limit, etc…
• Assist staff with credit card issues, A/P with transaction processing, and the Controller with general card administration.
• Download and publish mid-month credit card activity reports to Dexis cardholders/staff.
• Upload month end statements to the Dexis SharePoint and distribute them to cardholders/staff.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of the individual credit cards to the G/L, and to the cardholders project ledger account and follow up with employees about the status of O/S items.
• Make & monitor regular credit card payments as necessary in coordination with the Controller.
• Assist the H/R department with the monthly input of credit card transactions for reconciliation.

General Ledger Activities:

• Monitor and Publish the monthly Direct Expense Schedule for the closing process.
• Perform monthly GL reconciliations of accounts as designated by the Controller.
• Performs reconciliation of the Open A/P report to the general ledger.
• Creates and submits Journal Entries as needed.
• Assists with audit work and support as needed.
• Assists the Payroll Manager at peak periods for timesheet corrections and review.

Accounts Payable Activities:

• Reclass A/P entries as requested by the Finance and PMU teams for the billing cycle.
• Create A/P voucher and payments in Costpoint to record funds transfer.
• Create/request payments in the A/P Approval system for Executive, Finance, & Accounting teams.
• Enter/Submit tax & other types of payments online that are not processed through A/P already.
• Post Cash A/P Vouchers and Cash Disbursements as needed.
• Serve as A/P processing back-up if the A/P accountant is not available.
• Assist employees with the Dexis Payment Processing System and provide adequate guidance and training on processing and supporting
• Recommends changes to A/P systems and processes aimed at its continuous
• Input/Review/Approve bank wire templates or ACH information from vendors.
• Assist A/P with vendor set up issues as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Controller.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business.
• Strong attention to detail
• 3 years of related experience
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Demonstrate verbal, written, and technology related communication
• Must be skilled at handling multiple tasks and able to adhere to tight
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Deltek Costpoint

About the Organization

Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world.

Dexis embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions.

At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.