Accountant Job at Zapata Group, Inc. in Charlotte

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Post date: 8/6/2025

Location: Charlotte, NC

ZAPATA is a full-service architecture and engineering company with operations throughout the Continental United States in support of Department of Defense, federal government, and private sector clients. The Company is seeking an Accountant in the Charlotte, NC headquarters.

Position Summary:

This position will be primarily responsible for the Company's accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project accounting. Responsibilities will include helping facilitate period close, prepare journal entries, complete account reconciliations, research variances, and ad hoc projects as assigned. Compile and report various data and help in reviewing accuracy of accounting transactions affecting the general ledger. Provide additional support to other members of the accounting team as needed.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Project Accounting

Assure accounting compliance with corporate policies and procedures

Work with field personnel to develop accounting processes and procedures

Maintain systems and procedures to manage, control, and document expenditures

Prepare budgets for various types of contracts

Identify budget variances

Provide documentation for project requirements

Provide additional support as needed

Accounts Payable

Review vendor invoices and purchase order agreements for appropriateness of charge and overcharges

Review expense reports for appropriateness of charge and overcharges

Review payables for proper approval by appropriate personnel

Enter AP information into accounting system

Assist with vendor requests and inquiries

Maintain invoice files and vendor documentation, vendor database, and W-9 forms

Accounts Receivable/Billing

Responsible for monthly billings to clients

Prepare client and subcontractor invoices

Maintain documentation and provide copies as needed for support of billing charges

Review billing charges for correctness

Provide billing review reports to project managers as needed

Qualifications:

BA or BS in Accounting required

5 years of experience in Accounting

Advanced-level Excel skills

Business Central 365 Accounting System experience preferred

Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks

Experience with construction/engineering for government contracting preferred

ZAPATA offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and 401(k) participation.

All employment offers are contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check and drug screen. ZAPATA participates in E-Verify.

AA Disabled/Veterans

VEVRAA Federal contractor. ZAPATA desires priority referrals.

Drug-Free Workplace