Job Description:

Bennett Aerospace, Inc. has an opening for a full-time Staff Accountant to work in the Bennett Aerospace corporate office in Raleigh, NC. 

The Staff Accountant will be a part of the Corporate Accounting Office and will report to the Controller.  Primary responsibilities would include items directly related to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, Cash Management, General Ledger and Deltek Costpoint Administration.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

Accounts Receivable:

• Prepare billing packages and work with Bennett Program Management Office to ensure accurate invoicing to the Government customer.
• Ensure Accounts Receivable collections and prompt payment from the Government customer(s). Monitor Aged receivables and report monthly to PMs.
• Timely posting of Cash Receipts.
• Prepare rate adjustment and close-out invoices

General Ledger: 

• Prepare monthly journal entries. 
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and maintenance of supporting schedules.
• Assist with preparation of monthly KPIs
• Assist with other month end procedures.

Accounts Payable: 

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment. 
• Reviews/Audits employees expense reports for accuracy, coding, and approvals. 
• Ensure expense reports are uploaded to Costpoint on an accurate and timely basis. 
• Process vendor payments and respond to all vendor inquiries. 
• Prepare 1099s at year-end.

Other responsibilities include the following: 

• Costpoint System Administrator. New employee setup, password resets, technical support/training. 
• Lead and assist with implementation of new Costpoint modules as required.
• Assist with maintenance and set-up of billing module for contracts.
• Audit Support (DCAA, Financial Statement, 401k). 
• Assist with preparation and submission of annual Incurred Cost Submission.
• Provide support for price and cost analysis on government proposals.
• Serve as backup support for bi-weekly payroll processing - minimum 1x per quarter. 
• Ensure accurate financial policies are being conveyed in our employee handbook, create/maintain up to date processes for all AR, AP and CP Admin responsibilities. 
• Provide information as needed to the Program Management Office and Senior Leadership. 
• Perform assigned Banking duties including wire transfers as needed. 
• Other duties as needed.

Education and Qualifications:

• At minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Accounting with minimum 5 years of Accounting specific experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite applications more specifically Advanced MS Excel and Word skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in the federal contracting environment preferred.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other government regulations preferred.

Abilities and Skills:

• Must be a team player, proactive, and possess excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• World-class customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and outside contacts at all levels, both orally and in written form.
• Must be able to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Works toward common goals by supporting, encouraging and sharing information with colleagues, both internal and external.
• Well organized, using time management processes and procedures effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Strong analytical and written and skills. Strong attention to detail.
• Work in a cooperative team environment with professionalism and a positive attitude.

Security Requirements:

• Applicants selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance.
• Successful Pass of Bennett Aerospace Background Investigation, Drug Screening and Credit Check

Compensation:

• Competitive market-based salary, commensurate with experience and education.
• Comprehensive benefits package available.

About Us:

Bennett Aerospace, Inc. is located in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina.  Established in 2008, we are a woman owned, veteran owned, certified 8(a) small business that provides scientific, engineering, and technical advisory services to our customers. Primarily focused on Federal Government clients in general, and the Department of Defense in particular, Bennett Aerospace provides expert guidance and advice on the full spectrum of R&D and its applications in engineering, science, medicine, and IT, as well as providing strategic programmatic support in order to meet customer goals and objectives.  Bennett Aerospace is a rapidly growing business focused on hiring and retaining the best people.

Bennett Aerospace, Inc. is a Federal Contracting company and in accordance with Executive Order 14042, all employees of Bennett Aerospace, Inc. will adhere to all vaccination requirements put forth in the signed Executive Order 14042. Path Out of the Pandemic: COVID-19 Action  Plan and signed Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, which details federal contractor vaccination requirements and compliance with CDC guidelines.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veteran/ Disabled