[Remote] Jr Accountant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Darkhive is a company focused on redefining the future of autonomous systems, building hardware and software solutions for public safety and defense. They are seeking a Junior Accountant to support their government contracting operations, primarily handling accounts payable and financial data entry while ensuring compliance with federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume vendor invoices, subcontractor billings, and team expense reports with high accuracy
• Manage and process corporate credit card transactions, ensuring accurate coding, receipt collection, and monthly reconciliation
• Enter financial data daily into our accounting system, ensuring correct alignment with project codes and charge structures
• Match purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices to verify accuracy before processing payments
• Assist with basic invoice processing and voucher tracking through government payment portals like WAWF
• Maintain organized digital financial records and audit-ready documentation for future DCAA reviews
• Respond to routine internal and external vendor inquiries regarding payment status and billing discrepancies
• Support the monthly close process by reconciling basic vendor statements and identifying unrecorded liabilities
• Help set up new vendor profiles and basic charge codes in the ERP system under senior guidance
• Identify routine process bottlenecks in invoicing workflows and suggest simple methods to speed up processing

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience
• 1 to 3 years of progressive experience in accounts payable, data entry, credit card processing, or general bookkeeping roles
• Foundational proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, data sorting, and formatting
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to spot typing errors, mismatches, and data anomalies quickly
• Highly adaptable; comfortable operating in dynamic, fast-growth environments where daily priorities shift
• Exposure to or strong desire to learn government contracting ERP software like Unanet or similar systems
• Familiarity with credit card expense management platforms (e.g., Ramp, Brex, Concur, or Expensify)
• Basic familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) cost principles or DCAA compliance guidelines
• Strong written communication skills to professionally interact with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Demonstrated experience using basic AI tools to accelerate routine admin tasks or automate data organizing workflows

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans
• 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance premiums
• Automatic 401k employer contribution with vesting
• Paid vacation and personal time off
• 11 Paid holidays
• 5 days of sick leave
• Stock options
• Welcoming and friendly work environment
• Respect of work-life balance

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