Delaware Nation Industries (DNI), a leading federal government contractor, is seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team as an Accounting Assistant. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our financial operations by ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining organized documentation, and providing assistance with audits and reporting.

The Accounting Assistant role requires someone with strong attention to detail and ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy in data entry and documentation. This person must also possess organizational skills to efficiently manage and maintain both electronic and paper filing systems. Communication skills are essential in order to effectively communicate with team members and external parties. This role requires team collaboration to achieve common goals. Ethical standards also must be held in all interactions and transactions within the accounting department.

Daily duties include but are not limited to:

• General Data Entry:
• Accurately enter financial transactions into accounting software
• Enter and manipulate data in spreadsheets
• Verify and reconcile data to ensure accuracy
• Electronic and Paper Filing:
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical filing systems for financial documentation
• Ensure proper indexing and archiving for easy retrieval
• Gathering Receipts:
• Collect and organize receipts from various credit card holders and expense report owners
• Verify receipts for compliance with company policies

Periodic duties include but are not limited to:

• Audit Support:
• Assist in the preparation and gathering of documents for internal and external audits
• Sales Tax Reporting:
• Prepare and submit sales tax reports in compliance with applicable regulations

Equipment/Systems:

This position requires a working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications  (especially Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint).

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 2 years of proven experience in accounting or financial roles
• Familiarity with accounting software and Microsoft Excel

 Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience with JAMIS Prime ERP software
• Government contracting experience

 Work Environment & Physical Demands:

This job operates in a hybrid work from home/office setting.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as     computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This is a largely sedentary role that primarily requires sitting at a desk in front of a computer for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the  essential functions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week, non-exempt position.  Typical workdays and hours are Monday through Friday  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel – none required for this position

DNI complies with all federal, state, and local laws designed to protect employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.