ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

The Accounting Specialist will perform a variety of accounting and clerical tasks related to the Business Department. Responsibilities will vary depending on the needs of the department but include processing accounts payable transactions, preparation/ processing all phases of billing invoices, payroll functions to include collecting timesheet information, review and verification of accounts payable & payroll data, and a variety of data entry.

Hourly Rate: $31.29

Work Model: Onsite/Office-Based

Accounts Payable:

• Process invoices with purchase orders, purchase & service requests, and receiving documents.
• Prepare payables for review, ensuring funds are authorized and accurate.
• Copy invoices for direct billing.
• Complete filing on a daily basis.
• Maintain open payable files.
• Assist processing weekly check run.
• Disburse payments to vendors.
• Process new vendor information.
• Process manual checks as required.
• Reconcile vendor statements and maintain accounts payable files.
• Research and solve discrepancies related to vendors.

Billing:

• Prepare accurate and timely T&M, Firm Fixed Price, Other Direct Cost (ODC), Cost Plus, and Technical Task Order billing invoices in accordance with contract terms and conditions.
• Maintain complete and accurate billing and contract files.
• Apply understanding of contract billing requirements.
• Prepare worksheets to track billing items such as funding, billable costs, contract modifications, etc.
• Review documentation for accurate coding, paying special attention to billable and allowable costs.
• Interact with staff members regarding job set-ups, and contract modifications.
• Interact with appropriate customer service representatives to resolve/review billing matters.
• Receive, track and maintain Technical Task Order & DOCC to ensure all documentation is complete for billing purposes on a daily basis.
• Research billing matters and initiate corrections as necessary and communicate results.
• Set-up cost accounting activities for contracts, including cost codes.

Payroll:

• Develop and maintain accurate and complete payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data such as employee hours worked, pay rate changes, and payroll deductions.
• Update payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, demographics, deductions, job title and department transfers, etc.
• Ensure that payroll deductions and benefits records are adequately identifiable in the general ledger and that the payments to third parties are processed in an accurate and timely manner. Deductions include but are not limited to: bi-weekly tax payments, child support, 401(k) contributions, health/life reconciliation, short/long-term disability, worker's compensation and leave.
• Address Employee's pay-related concerns and provide accurate payroll information.
• Complete requests for pay-related documents including statements and verifications.

Reviewer:

• Reviews work (in batch) from Account Payable staff to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews timesheets with system payroll edit reports and appropriate payroll account coding.
• Review employee Personal Action Notice submitted and input for employee maintenance files.
• Timely review of payroll edits and signed checks to ensure employees are paid in accordance with the published pay schedules, union agreements, etc.

• High school graduate or equivalent GED.
• Three (3) years of experience in Accounts Payable, Billing and Payroll functions.
• Three (3) years of experience using accounting software for data entry, processing and inquiry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs, including: Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to pass pre-hire background and drug screen.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required intelligence community level clearance.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.

Reasonable Accommodation:

CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any if its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.