Posted:
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Valid Thru:
Thursday, 19 June 2025
Index Requested on:
05/20/2025 19:13:27
Indexed on:
05/20/2025 19:13:27
Location: Alexandria, VA, 22301, US
Industry:
Aerospace/Defense
Occupational Category:
25-0000.00 - Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME
IMSSP, a division of Applied Research Associates, Inc, is hiring!
Description:
Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) Sector of Applied Research Associates, Inc. is looking for a detail-oriented Junior Accounting Specialist who is interested in joining a company that values dedication in the workplace, your professional growth, and appreciates the importance of creating an optimal work-life balance. If this sounds like you, we would like to talk to you about joining our team and becoming the point of contact for all accounting functions within the division.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with AP mailbox and/or ticketing system. Previous experience with an accounting system, preferably CostPoint, and prior experience submitting invoice vouchers for payment and using an accounting system to run reports. The successful candidate will possess outstanding organization and listening skills, with strong attention to detail. Must possess the ability to perform detail-oriented work, manage multiple competing priorities, be a proactive problem solver, and critical thinker, and work independently. Candidates for this role will need to be located within a reasonable driving distance to the Raleigh, NC, Arlington or Alexandria, VA offices as this is an on-site/hybrid position, candidates must be able to come into the office during the training period and for meetings. Once the training period is over there is an opportunity for remote work, but approval is dependent upon team dynamics and the employee’s performance.
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About Us:
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company known for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We employ over 2, 316 professionals and continue to grow. ARA offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software, and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.
ARA also prides ourselves on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets, so we give our employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take active roles as owners. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. The company realizes employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels.
To find out more about the Integrated Mission Systems Sector visit our website at: https: //www.ara.com/raleigh/
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