We are looking for a Staff Accountant with experience in maintaining a general ledger including processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general journals.  The ideal candidate is organized with proven experience in maintaining records and posting transactions in a timely manner. This position requires attention to detail, problem solving and team working competencies.    

Position Responsibilities

• Performing general accounts payable functions including checking, verifying, and processing invoices, entering accounts payable data, and maintaining vendor files 
• Utilize strong analytical skills to ensure payments are posted to correct ledger accounts 
• Performing general accounts receivable functions including the preparation of customer invoices, receiving, and posting payments as well as the maintenance customer files 
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliation, matching transactions to expense accounts 
• Preparing, examining, and analyzing accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards 
• Performing general journal entry adjustments at month end; including revenue, fixed assets, accruals, prepaids, payroll and other accounting areas 
• Performing Balance Sheet Account reconciliations monthly to ensure account balances are correctly stated 
• Developing and adhering to strong internal control structure and procedures 
• Draft recommendations for new and necessary controls for review by the Accounting Leadership and Controller. 
• Assuming responsibility for inventory accounting including valuation, reconciliation and all accounting entries and adjustments 
• Performing compliance review and processing of expense reports 
• Providing recommendations for Accounting Policies & Procedures updates as needed 
• Modifying and documenting accounting procedures for understanding, backup, and cross training 
• Handling all company-related matters with strict confidentiality 
• Handling ad-hoc project requests to analyze financial information and find cost reduction opportunities 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related 
• 2+ years of bookkeeping experience or related 
• Experience in Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable 
• Experience in Public Accounting preferred 
• Experience with ERP systems 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel 
• Must have a United States Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a United States Security Clearance 

Total compensation for this role can vary from $65,000 to $80,000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts. 

Headquartered in New York City since 2007, Persistent Systems, LLC is a global communications technology company which develops, manufactures, and integrates a patented and secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) system: Wave Relay®. The company’s industry leading R&D team has designed wireless networking protocols to support their cutting-edge Wave Relay® system and technology. Wave Relay® is capable of running data, video, voice and other applications under the most difficult and unpredictable conditions. Their suite of products is field proven and utilized in Commercial, Military, Government, Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics, and Unmanned System markets.