Financial Analyst (Payroll Travel Expense Processor) Junior

At AMEWAS we dont just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years weve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering testing and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California Maryland and offices in Orlando FL and San Diego CA youll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nations Warfighters.

If youre ready to grow your skills be challenged by meaningful work and contribute to something biggerthis is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Financial Analyst (Payroll Travel Expense Processor)-Junior to support the AMEWAS Corporate Office. The salary range of this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location:

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A typical day as a Financial Analyst (Payroll Travel Expense Processor)-Junior may include:

• Reviews audits and approves employee/consultant expense reports according to rules in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)
• Assists employees/consultants with setting up travel through the booking site and local travel agency agent to ensure travel arrangements comply with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)
• Reviews/Updates the forms policies and procedures for Travel/Non-Travel Expense Report submissions
• Assists with processing semi-monthly payroll
• Generates and reconciles associated payroll reports
• Ensures accurate and timely remittance of federal state and local payroll tax withholdings
• Files federal state and local payroll tax returns
• Remits employee deferrals and employer contributions to the 401(k) plan
• Researches payroll issues as needed

Must-haves:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of relevant work experience
• 1 year of experience processing multi-state in-house payroll and/or processing expense reports
• Familiarity with JTR (Joint Travel Regulations) and state/federal payroll laws
• Basic to mid-level experience with Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and adherence to regulations and established policies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• U.S. Citizenship (required due to AMEWAS contractual requirements)

Desired Skills:

• BS/BA Degree in in Accounting or Business Administration
• Knowledge of payroll processing
• Experience in Deltek Costpoint
• JTR (Joint Travel Regulations) experience

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset professionalism and discretion while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive team-oriented culture.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in an office sitting in a cubicle or at a desk looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting walking standing etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. On rare occasions overnight travel may be required.

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Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance dedication and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation creative work teams and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package including:

• Medical dental vision 401(k) Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to race religion color national origin age sex disability protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Recruiting department via phone at or email at .

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies recruiters or headhunters.

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