Accounting Clerk

Location: Byron, Georgia, United States, Layton, Utah, United States

Department: AFG - Accounting & Finance Group

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

• Accounts Payable Operations:
• Perform daily AP activities, including three‑way match verification, coding, posting, and transaction entry
• Enter invoices across multiple systems (Primarily Unanet)
• Maintain accurate vendor information and support vendor onboarding
• Prepare AP accruals and assist with monthly close requirements
• Reconcile AP accounts routinely, resolving discrepancies promptly
• Review invoice activity to prevent duplicate payments, late payments, and miscoding
• Apply proper accounting treatment for prepaids and capitalization vs. expense
• Compliance, Audit & Tax Function Support:
• Support internal and external audit requests through accurate documentation and timely follow‑up
• Prepare 1099 vendor records, and maintain compliance with sales tax reporting
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Communicate effectively with staff at all organizational levels, across remote locations, and with vendors
• Work independently with strong initiative, follow‑through, and commitment to deadlines
• Demonstrate a positive, team‑oriented approach and willingness to support department needs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training:

• High School diploma required
• Associates Degree in managerial field desired
• Additional coursework or training in bookkeeping, AP, or financial systems is a plus
• Familiarity with DoD financial or compliance processes is beneficial

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience supporting management personnel
• Experience supporting management personnel within the DoD preferred
• Prior exposure to DoD contract types (Cost Plus, FFP), invoicing workflows, or audit support desirable
• Proficiency with accounting systems; Unanet a plus
• Strong grasp of fundamental accounting and mathematical principles
• Proven skill with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience supporting multiple company locations preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines, stay organized, and maintain high attention to detail
• Working knowledge of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment is desirable

Security:

• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary: 

The projected salary range for this position is $18 - $21 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.