Accounting Specialist Contingent

Pay: $20.00/hour
Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (flexible)

Thales is seeking an entry-level Accounting Specialist to support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, and related accounting activities. This role reports directly to the Financial Controller and plays a key role in daily financial operations, month-end close processes, and government compliance reporting. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume accounting environment.

• Process shipment data from depletion to the People Soft General Ledger
• Prepare and process daily invoices
• Process customer deposits and apply cash receipts
• Respond to customer invoicing questions and requests
• Assist with collections activities
• Set up and maintain A/R, A/P files and financial records
• Assist in month-end close activities and government reporting
• Reconcile Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Enter government invoices in Wide Area Work Flow
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and confirmations
• Prepare Sales & Use tax reporting
• Prepare and process invoices for payment of goods and services
• Process supplier payments via wire, ACH, and check
• Review and approve employee expense reports
• Perform additional accounting tasks as assigned by the Financial Controller

• Primary focus on Accounts Payable with some exposure to Accounts Receivable
• High-volume follow-up environment
• Requires strong organizational and communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with 1+ years of experience OR Associate degree with 3+ years of accounting experience OR High School diploma with 6+ years of accounting experience
• 3–5 years of experience using Microsoft Office applications
• Strong Excel skills, including V-lookups
• Reconciliation and month-end close experience
• SAP experience required (ECC preferred)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (read/write/speak fluent English)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined in applicable law

• Bachelor’s, Associate’s, or equivalent accounting experience as outlined above

• 3+ years of experience in a billing / AR / AP environment
• Experience with government-compliant accounting systems
• Experience with Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)
• People Soft or Oracle financial systems
• Knowledge of GAAP, FAR, DFAR, and CAS
• Experience in Air Traffic Management, Airline Operations, Airport Operations, or DoD programs

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities