(AFG-Oconus Kabul) Accounting Assistant

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Accounting Assistant

       

Reports to: Business Operations Manager

Performance Location:  The individual filling this position will be supporting PAE on a contract for the US Department of State and working at the US Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.  Periodic travel with extended overnight stays may be required while working on projects and other locations in Afghanistan.   Percentage of travel will vary significantly but on average is expected to be less than 10% of the total time

Working Environment:  The candidate will work on construction and maintenance sites including exposure to the dangers inherent with such sites

Work Schedule:  This position works ten hours/day six days a week minimum, is on-call 24/7 and must be willing to quickly respond to all critical electrical issues as required.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a full range of general accounting support services for the Finance Manager. Some of the key responsibilities include:


• Perform full cycle accounting responsibilities including time and expense, payroll, invoicing, and general ledger (G/L) entries for cost accruals, intercompany transactions, petty cash transaction entries, G/L account reconciliations, etc. prior to finalization of the accounting cycle;


• Monitors AP transactions and coordinates with corporate AP group regularly to ensure accruals, AP activities and related accounting issues are accurate and current.


• Responsible for the proper coding of purchase request, purchase orders, expense reports, timesheets, purchase card reconciliations, etc.
  
  Minimum Acceptable Experience and Qualification Levels:

The Accountant shall have the following experience for this position:

• Demonstrate experience in accounting activities; budget, revenue, expenses, cost analyses, financial reports, month-end close processes etc.


• Tax and audit experience preferred.


• CPA is not required but preferred.


• Experience working with Accounting Software applications, preferably Microsoft (Solomon) Dynamics, Deltek CostPoint Financial Accounting applications


• Strong Excel skills, proficient with Word and Power Point.


• Strong analytical skills.


• Strong communication & excellent interpersonal skills.


• Self-starter, able to work independently


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  Quick learner.
  
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  Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related field with a minimum of five years accounting experience, financial management, audit or similar responsibilities is required.
  
  Language Requirement: 

  
  


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  Must be fluent in speaking, reading and writing English.
  
  Citizenship:

  
  


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  US Citizenship is not required for this position.
  
  Clearance: 

  
  


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  Must have a MRPT Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
  
         

  
  

An Equal Opportunity Employer. PAE’s hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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PAE is a leading provider of enduring support for the essential missions of the U.S. government, its allied partners and international organizations. With over 60 years of experience, PAE supports the execution of complex and critical missions by providing global logistics and stability operations, technical services and national security solutions to customers around the world. PAE has a workforce of approximately 15,000 people in over 60 countries on all seven continents and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with PAE, please call Thelma Dorman at (703) 656-6064 or email Thelma at: thelma.dorman@pae.com.

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