Staff Accountant

Are you a skilled accounting professional looking to work in a dynamic environment and be part of a cohesive team?

Do you consider yourself a self-starter and a passionate problem solver with an inner curiosity that drives innovation?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a self-motivated and technically savvy Cost Accountant to process and maintain cost accounting data, perform month-end and year-end cost close activities, and prepare audit documentation in accordance with internal practices and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). We are searching for someone focused on partnering, who is diligent with a continuous process improvement approach and has excellent organizational, prioritization and interpersonal skills. Also important to success is maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

As a Staff Accountant...

• Your primary responsibility will be to use Oracle General Ledger (GL) and Projects (PA) applications to review and process labor and non-labor cost on a regular basis. Your attention to detail is crucial to ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policy and regulatory protocols of APL business operations.
• Using your good eye for business, technical competence, and skills for building successful relationships, you will serve as a technical liaison between the Business Services and IT Services teams to understand user needs and drive efficiency into the business through practice improvement and technical innovation. Cultivating productive relationships and information sharing is essential to the successful execution of APL's missions.
• We expect you to prepare internal and external audit documentation. Your solution-centric approach will be instrumental in offering ideas to improve information management activities affecting institutional and audit standards.
• You will perform other staff accountant duties as assigned, including journal entry preparation, treasury management support, JHU data requests, and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit requests.

Note: This job summary and listing of duties describes the position and its essential functions at the time of hire and may change over time.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Possess a BS in Accounting, Finance, or other Business-related field with a strong academic background in accounting or equivalent years of experience
• Have experience with preparing account reconciliations, researching data anomalies, and analyzing financial data
• Exhibits a self-starter mentality, shows extraordinary initiative, and analyzes and resolves challenges independently and in a team-based setting
• Are excellent at maintaining accuracy while multitasking, extracting data needs, prioritizing assignments, communicating progress, and meeting deadlines
• Exhibit outstanding attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Are able to collaboratively perform in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to form and sustain trusted relationships across all staff and external partners
• Have a strong desire to learn and can easily adapt to changing environments
• Show proficiency with business and office applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook -- sophisticated Excel knowledge expected

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
• Have 2 or more years of experience in accounting
• Have experience working in an Oracle accounting system environment (i.e., Oracle Projects and General Ledger) and Data Warehouse applications
• Have experience in a Department of Defense (DoD) or Government contracting environment

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Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.