Accounting Clerk - Keesler Air Force Base, MS

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Job Description
Akima Intra-Data (AID) is the prime service provider for the Base Operations Support contract at Keesler AFB, MS.

 

The Accounting Clerk position reports directly to the Business Manager, works directly with Project Control, and performs work onsite. This is a team-oriented position that serves in the Business Operations Management office responsible for subcontracting, procurement, project control, business analysis, and human resources. The Accounting Clerk is a mid-level position and requires a person with keen attention to detail, initiative, interpersonal savvy and financial, analytic, and data input and tracking knowledge and background. Performs work under direct supervision to the point of delegation. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. 


Responsibilities

The Accounting Clerk oversees accounts payable and receivable, performs account reconciliations, and assists with month-end closing procedures.
Prepares detailed reports and summarizes information and trends.
This position also supports AID workforce in human resources management, records keeping and management, financial analysis and tracking, procurement and purchase card actions, and other additional duties as assigned.
Manage daily accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, including three-way matching and invoice verification.
Reconcile accounts, invoices, purchase orders, bank statements, and vendor schedules.
Assist with month-end close by preparing standard journal entries and variance reports.
Maintain accurate electronic records and assist with internal or external audit preparation.
Manage business office financial tracking spreadsheet.
 Handles contact and invoice information and resolve payment-related disputes efficiently to strengthen vendor relationships.

Qualifications

High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor degree in accounting or business preferred.
Valid driver's license.
Two to four years of experience in bookkeeping, AP/AR, or accounting support roles preferred.
Proficient with MS Office Suite Software (Word, Power Point, Excel, Teams etc.).
Experience with Data Input and Validation.
Detail oriented and analytic professional with strong collaboration, interpersonal, and critical-thinking skills.