InterFuze was conceived and created to be a model for service excellence, both to customers and our staff. With a vision to be the partner of choice for government services, we are experiencing rapid growth and expansion of our capability offerings. We are committed to offering a work environment that is welcoming and inclusive, while developing and enabling our staff to reach their full potential. Discover your future with us.
Our Finance & Accounting Team is seeking an AP/Payroll Accountant to join our team in Huntsville, AL.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
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Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries, and reconciling books of accounts.
- Generating payments to vendors and employees on a routine schedule.
- Set up and maintain records/files for all payables to include 1099 vendors.
- Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
- Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors.
- Report sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.
- Support month-end and year-end closing.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of any applicable federal, state, or local regulations and communicate changes.
- Process and reconcile employee expense reports.
- Provide accurate and effective document preparation and records management relative to the AP function in accordance with records retention policies and procedures.
- Match purchase orders to invoices and enter invoices into the accounting system.
- Ensuring bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures.
- Verify the accuracy of vendor invoices and confirm that the correct general ledger account codes are used.
- Compile reports on base and premium pay; prepare tax deposits and reports, generate and distribute checks
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Provide support for timekeeping and Costpoint T&E, user training, payroll issues, and requests for payroll information
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Research payroll issues/discrepancies and process necessary corrections
- Comply with payroll-related regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
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Provide reports and other documentation for audits; participate in audits as needed.
- Develop and maintain a filing system for financial information, records, and documents to ensure easily available information.
- Participate in internal and external audits to include audit preparation.
- Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:
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Must have actual Costpoint experience of three years or greater in an AP/Payroll role.
- Must have Sales and Use Tax experience of three years or greater
- A minimum of three years accounting experience working in the government contracting industry concentrated in Accounts Payable to include Payroll.
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Experience with new hires, terminations, payroll processing to include but not limited to taxes, deductions, direct deposits, timesheets and leave accruals.
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Solid knowledge and experience with payroll tracking, reconciliation, reporting, regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
- Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word, Outlook, O365 environment.
- Must be a self-starter, detail-oriented, and have excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently, multi-task, quickly assess risks/problems, and develop recommended solutions
- Should possess a strong work ethic
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Must be a team player and display professionalism
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Post-offer, pre-employment background check and I-9 verification will be required.
This full-time AP/Payroll Accountant position in Huntsville, AL, with InterFuze, a government services contractor, involves comprehensive accounting duties focused on accounts payable and payroll functions. Key responsibilities include processing transactions, managing vendor payments (including 1099s), reconciling accounts, reporting sales taxes, and processing employee expense reports. For payroll, you will handle processing, tax deposits, timekeeping support (Costpoint T&E), research issues, ensure regulatory compliance, and assist with month-end/year-end closing and audits.
Candidates must possess a minimum of three years of direct experience with Costpoint in an AP/Payroll role, three years of Sales and Use Tax experience, and at least three years of accounting experience within the government contracting industry, specifically concentrated in Accounts Payable and Payroll. Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and the O365 environment is essential. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented self-starter with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, capable of working efficiently and as part of a team.
