Accounts Receivable Clerk - 1697
SARA Inc
Summary
Are you looking for an opportunity to apply accounting principles to a real-life business situation? Do you enjoy honing your skills? Are you hungry for new challenges? If so, SARA has an Accounts Receivable Clerk opportunity for you that will provide exposure and training in accounting disciplines that will help you excel in your future career path at our Cypress, CA location or our Colorado Springs, CO location.
Job description
Core Responsibilities
- Assist entering projects in Accounting System based upon Billing and Revenue requirements
- Enter and maintain contract Revenue and Billing formulas into Accounting System
- Review new contract billing requirements to ensure each customer's standards are met prior to submission
- Review Bills for accuracy and completeness
- Review contract costs to assist project management review
- Communicate with project managers and Contracts in multiple locations regarding funding limitations
- Build relationships with customers
- Assist with Collections
- Filing and maintaining Accounting records
- Process Cash Receipts
- Create Sales Order Invoices
- Other accounting projects as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or, in lieu of degree, 2 - 4 years of experience in Accounting-related work
- Understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Research and problem-solving skills
- Quick learner and ability to juggle multiple tasks
- Organization skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Work well in a team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Teams, Word, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to type 35 WPM or greater
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
- May require light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 15 pounds
- Sit for extended periods of time likely, including at a computer
- Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting plus 5 - 10 years of experience in Accounting-related work
- Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint
- Understanding of sales and use taxes
- Knowledge of Government Cost Accounting
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or, in lieu of degree, 2 - 4 years of experience in Accounting-related work
- Understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Research and problem-solving skills
- Quick learner and ability to juggle multiple tasks
- Organization skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Work well in a team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Teams, Word, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to type 35 WPM or greater
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Disability & Life Insurance
- PTO Program
- Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Discretionary Employee Bonuses
- 401(k) Match/Profit Sharing
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Company overview
Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA), Inc. is a specialized defense technology company founded in 1989 that develops innovative solutions for national security and defense applications. With over 35 years of experience, SARA specializes in directed and detected wave energy technologies spanning EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse), ELF (Extremely Low Frequency), laser light, HPM (High-Power Microwave), and acoustics. The company's core expertise includes RF/EMP engineering, threat warning systems, pulsed power technologies, and advanced sensing solutions. SARA serves defense and homeland security sectors with customized products such as RF sensors, hostile fire warning systems, measurement and analysis systems, pulsers, and RF shielding solutions. Their engineering team provides comprehensive testing services, rapid prototyping, and EM modeling capabilities, with the ability to deploy globally within US ITAR restrictions. As an employee-owned company with 201-500 employees, SARA maintains headquarters in Cypress, California, with additional operations in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company prides itself on partnering closely with customers to develop practical, cost-effective solutions for force protection, renewable energy, UAVs, small robotics, and specialized testing challenges.