Accountant I

BAE Systems is an international defense, aerospace, and security company that provides a full range of products and services. The Accountant I role involves conducting collections calls, researching accounts receivable issues, and coordinating with internal organizations on collection issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct collections calls to various pay offices
• Research accounts receivable issues
• Coordinate with internal organizations (e.g., Contracts) on collection issues
• Run various required monthly reports as needed
• Provide status updates as needed
• Attend Accounts Receivable meetings
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment
• Perform other duties as necessary

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education
• Solid customer service skills
• Cash collections or accounts receivable experience
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Excel experience
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• 1 or more years collections or accounts receivable experience
• Government contracting experience
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint
• Experience with WAWF/MyINVOICE
• Experience with pay.gov

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