Accountant

MDW Associates is seeking an Accountant I to provide sound financial stewardship and analysis to our National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) client at Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston TX. This role is located in Houston TX and interested individuals must reside in the area or be immediately willing to relocate in order to support the customer with on-site meetings and other in-person requirements 5 days/week.

The Accountant may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:

• Familiar with accounting concepts such as: journal entries general ledgers debits/credits reversals cost accounting and property accounting
• Utilize Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Support the accounting staff and audit process by compiling data from financial systems (including Systems Applications and Products (SAP) and Business Objects) and source documents from physical files
• Support several areas including accounts payable accounts receivable general ledger reimbursable accounting and audits
• Prepare financial reports for review by senior accounting personnel
• Under contractor supervision must be able to assess products and procedures for compliance with Government accounting standards and principles
• May verify that balances and activity reported in the financial statements are auditable accurate and complete
• May perform or assist with monthly quarterly and annual account reconciliation and support the monthly and annual closing process
• May provide input on internal controls and process narratives
• May review/analyze data such as invoice documentation and source documents
• May post transactions
• May perform basic variance/trend analysis and forecasting activities

Required Experience/Skills:

• 0-2 years of experience in accounting or related field
• Knowledgeable of accounting concepts such as: journal entries general ledgers debits/credits reversals cost accounting and property accounting
• Must be able to assess products and procedures for compliance with Government accounting standards and principles

Education Requirements:

• Candidates for this position must possess a BS/BA degree in accounting; or a degree in a related field that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting

Clearance Requirement(s)

• Public Trust - Candidates for this position must be submitted for a background investigation in order to satisfy government requirements.

Company Description

Incorporated in 2012 MDW is a small business headquartered in McClean VA with employees in various locations in the United States. We provide Federal government clients with consulting management services advisory and assistance services decision support strategic planning process planning and improvement task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments exceptional analysis prudent advice direct communication and hard work.

Our core capabilities include:

• Strategic Planning
• Cost Estimating
• Budget Programming and Justification
• Budget Execution
• Acquisition Management
• Financial Systems Support & Integration

MDW Associates LLC (MDW) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race religion color sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age marital status covered veteran status mental or physical disability pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented ethical and entrepreneurial-minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees including but not limited to:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
• Retirement/401(k)
• Flexible Leave Policy

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines