Spathe is currently searching for a Staff Accountant to join our team in the Tampa, FL area.

Spathe Systems is a rapidly growing SOF led, 8(a) defense contractor headquartered in Tampa, FL with offices in Fayetteville, NC and strategic partner locations in Virginia Beach and Coronado. As a small business with a tight knit family feel, Spathe empowers its employees to solve problems and make decisions.

Staff Accountant will be responsible to provide daily & administrative support to the Controller, including daily entry into the accounting system of AP/AR, expense reports, credit cards, in support of various types of government contracts.  Requires an attention to detail and solid analytical, organizational and communication abilities.

Job Duties:

Requires a high level of analytical ability to gather and interpret data and handle complex accounting issues and information. Reviews transactions for compliance with company policy and GAAP.  Duties may be general accounting in nature.  Performs other such duties as necessary to support the organization.

• Prepares general ledger entries as needed and reconciles all balance sheet accounts.          
• Requires data/transaction retrieval/analysis from external sources (bill.com,credit cards)
• Verify accuracy of accounting documents & records.
• Updates, reconciles, and maintains accounting journals, ledgers, and other records detailing financial business transactions (i.e., expense vouchers, invoices, receipts, disbursements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, etc.).
• Performs month-end close functions including preparing and/or reviewing of journal entries for month-end close ensuring transactions are reasonable and in compliance with Business Processes, GAAP and FAR
• Ensures all accounting processes are being conducted in accordance with established standards procedures, and applicable laws.
• Data entry of AP, AR & billings into the financial systems
• Must be a hands-on accountant, being able to shift gears as needed.
• Codes invoices, set up new account, reconcile accounts & bank statements

Requirements:

• Experience with Deltek CostPoint a plus.
• Ability to follow verbal & written instructions
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, wok under pressure and meet deadlines
• Must be detailed oriented
• Proficiency in Excel
• Professional demeanor, positive attitude and strong customer service focus
• Be a proactive team player
• Must enjoy working in a great place!!

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Experience in Government contracting a plus
• Experience with Deltek CostPoint Accounting & T&E a plus
• Experience with Bill.com a plus.
• Ability to follow verbal & written instructions
• Understanding of various government contract types; FP, T&M, CPFF, etc a plus

Job Type:

• Full-time

Work Location:

• One location – Tampa, FL

Travel:

• Up to 10% travel during the year.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays per year