United States of America: Entry Level Staff Accountant

Entry Level Staff Accountant, Arlington, VA

Company Profile:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, peace and stability, governance and anti-corruption. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Kenya, Indonesia, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Colombia and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with organizations across all sectors of international development to support clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program to national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

**Please note: U.S. work authorization is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in payroll implementation in new countries
• Data entry of new long-term field employees into Oracle and Celergo
• Updating and maintaining employee records in Oracle and Celergo, ensuring information is in sync
• Working directly with MSI home office and field teams on international payrolls
• Review and audit timesheets, manage payroll cutoff deadlines, and ensure that payrolls are processed
• Reconcile monthly payroll payments, including entry into Oracle
• Review of payroll documentation to ensure compliance

• Assist the Accounting Manager and Accounting team with multiple other projects as assigned

• Scanning/filing of AP documents, when needed

• Review of AP submissions, when needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of 0 - 1 years of related experience Payroll, HR or within an accounting department; Government contract accounting experience preferred.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree. Degree in accounting or finance preferred
• General Ledger experience and understanding of accounting concepts a plus
• Strong computer proficiency particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Exhibits excellent time management, scheduling, and organizational sills
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and meet tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy
• Must be customer service oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to communicate with employees located globally

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

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