SSAI seeks an Accounting to help provide support to the accounting team. This is a great opportunity to transition into an entry-level accounting role. The position is located at SSAI Headquarters in Lanham, Maryland. The responsibilities include:

• Assist in Financial Reporting: Support the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

• Data Entry and Bookkeeping: Enter financial data into accounting software and assist in maintaining accurate records of financial transactions.

• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Aid in processing invoices, verifying expenses, and reconciling accounts payable and receivable.

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in budget preparation and variance analysis. Help in forecasting financial trends and identifying potential areas for cost reduction or revenue enhancement.

• Audit Support: Provide assistance during internal and external audits by gathering necessary documentation, conducting research, and preparing audit schedules.

• Financial Analysis: Conduct analysis on financial performance metrics, such as profitability ratios, liquidity ratios, and efficiency ratios, to provide insights into the company's financial health.

• Ad Hoc Projects: Support special projects as assigned by the accounting team, which may include data analysis, process improvement initiatives, or other tasks to enhance departmental efficiency.

• Supporting Payroll function and timesheet management

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in Accounting, Finance, or related field. .

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret financial data and identify trends or discrepancies.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial records and reports.

• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally with team members and external stakeholders.

• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, supporting colleagues and contributing to shared goals.

• Time Management: Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel: Basic proficiency in Excel, including the ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets, use formulas, and perform data analysis.

• Ethical Conduct: Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards in handling financial information.

EOE, including disability/vets

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.