Accounting Specialist

REPORTS TO: Assistant Controller

SUPERVISES: N/A

Authorities / Responsibilities

Maintains detailed schedules of information inputted into the financial accounting systemAudits journal entries to ensure properly logged in Finance journal entry logInputs and posts journal entries into the General Ledger accounting systemMaintains and organizes accounting journal entries and supporting documentationScans, organizes, and maintains all accounting journal entries electronicallyAssists with providing support documentation for interim and year-end financial auditsSupports various audits by Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) – to include audits which require going into the shipyard for observation and fulfilling timely responses to data requestsPerforms various account reconciliationsAssists with archiving of Company records with off-site storage supplierMonitors and processes all per diem requests for employee travel to ensure employees are properly compensatedNotifies Payroll Department of weekly per diem payments for those employees on travel and provides notification of other travel related deductions required for employee reimbursement of Company paid costsAssists with processing of accounts receivable for Austal USA and its subsidiariesPrepares and maintains written policies and procedures within specific area of responsibilityLiaisons with Accountants, Auditors, and other personnel to assist on special projectsMaintains compliance with Company policies and procedures

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required, college experience is a plus3-5 years’ experience in an Accounting environment requiredStrong written and verbal communication skills combined with attention to detail and accuracyHighly self-motivated with ability to assess issues and initiate solutions with managementProficient computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlookWorking knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Planning system a plus

TOOLS: N/A

DIRECTION EXERCISED: None

DISCRETION EXERCISED: Good organizational skills.

LIAISES WITH: All departmental management and personnel throughout the organization, external auditors, Customers, and governmental auditors.

Additional Guidelines

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.All candidates must meet Austal USA’s basic employment eligibility guidelines:18 years or older at time of applicationAble to provide proof of US Person statusNo felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition dateNo felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from disposition dateWilling to submit to a drug screenWilling to submit to a background check

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, +90dB.

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR

60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.