Accounting Manager or Specialist

About the Company Hi-Tec Systems, Inc., enhances the safety and security of air travel. Hi-Tec engineers and researchers develop new technologies, modernize air traffic management systems, create performance measures for Federal Aviation Administration inspectors, improve airport screening for passengers, weapons and cargo, and design antiterrorism plans. Hi-Tec provides engineering, research and IT services to agencies in the U.S. Departments of Transportation, Homeland Security, Defense, and NASA, as well as the U.N.'s International Civil Aviation Organization, aviation authorities, airports, and airlines around the world. In the last few years, Hi-Tec has won three contracts with ceilings totaling $183 million. And, Hi-Tec still has the first contract it won in 1995. A May 2005 Department of Transportation newsletter recognized Hi-Tec as a small business "Success Story." Secretary Norman Mineta bestowed Hi-Tec with the DOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Award, documenting what the Federal Aviation Administration two years ago called "invaluable" technical expertise, system engineering, and data analysis in its research initiatives. Aviation Week & Space Technology gave President/CEO Tribhuvan Singh its 2003 Laurels Award for Outstanding Achievement. Hi-Tec Systems is an SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB). We are conveniently located near the Washington, DC, headquarters of both the FAA and Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and near the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City, NJ. About the Opportunity We're looking for individuals who are interested in long-range career growth and have the strategic ability to plan for their professional futures. Hi-Tec Systems, Inc. offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. Employees are encouraged to take responsibility for their own careers. You'll work side-by-side with people you can trust and respect. We need a talented individual to fill the role of Accounting Manager or Accounting Specialist for Hi-Tec Systems, Inc. In this position, you will be the one who establishes the company's financial status; manages junior staff; achieves operational objectives; develops and maintains our cost accounting systems; prepares budget and invoices; confirms financial status; monitors revenue and expenses; maintains accounting controls; guides other departments; complies with legal requirements. We prefer a candidate that is already a proven Accounting Manager, but we are open to considering experienced Specialists who show the potential for growth with mentoring into a managerial role. Previous experience in the following areas is strongly preferred: --Deltek (GCS Premier or Costpoint) and Paychex. --Accounts Receivable --Accounts Payable --General Ledger --Balance Sheets --Income Sheets

Qualifications

Experience handling issues of compliance for state and federal regulations.

Expert at designing, implementing, and refining systems to manage complex processes and to optimize performance.

Coordinates communications, meetings, and activities while handling dependencies among several remote groups or organizations.

Maintains painstaking attention to detail, completing multiple or repetitive tasks. Demonstrates a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals or deadlines.

Synthesizes all forms of research into clear, thoughtful, actionable deliverables

Proficient at establishing sound budget goals and objectives.

Working knowledge of applicable FASB accounting rules for this industry.

Proficient at analyzing causes of variances between actual and budgeted income and expenses, and recommending actions to perform in accordance with the budget.

Motivates others to achieve beyond expectations. Provides strong leadership to overcome challenges.

Effective managing in a changing environment. Skills include leadership, planning, developing policies, delegation, and tracking performance against measurable goals.

Bachelors degree in accounting or finance and 5 years work experience or 10 years experience in lieu of degree.

Benefits We offer flexible benefits and compensation packages that allow our employees to make choices that fit their individual lifestyles. Benefits include 401K, matching 401k, bonuses based on individual performance, credit union membership, a recruitment bonus program, dental insurance, medical insurance, disability benefits, prescription drug coverage, confidential employee assistance programs, life insurance, paid sick time, wellness programs, paid company holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacations.

*Hi-Tec Systems, Inc. proudly supports Affirmative Action. Hi-Tec Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Drug-free work environment. Must be eligible to work in this country.