Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Beltsville, MD

Pay Range: $36,000-$45,000

Schedule: M-F Flexed

Clearance Status: Must be able to obtain security clearance

POSITION SUMMARY:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing accounting and administrative duties. They will support the company in meeting its objectives and goals by performing a variety of data entry and administrative tasks in the Accounting/Finance department. This includes processing invoices, transactions, expenses as well as updating our accounting database.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage multiple entity and intercompany transactions
• Prepare and maintain accounting documents, records, and files [administrative functions]
• Maintain accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions
• Review chart of accounts for relevance and accuracy
• Balance accounts by reconciling entries
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Balance general ledger by reconciling entries
• Maintain historical records by filing documents
• Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information
• Prepare and keep track of multiple types of practitioner and corporate invoices
• Manage bill payments for various accounts
• Manage customer payments
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements and advise on necessary actions
• Other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to obtain security clearance

• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.
• Excellent Excel skills (ie. pivot tables, vlookup)
• Strong organizational skills to manage a high volume of documents.
• Work well in a team, under pressure, and be able to multi-task.
• Must be Computer Savvy: required to have skills with QuickBooks, Word, Excel, Adobe PDF, web navigation, apps, and troubleshooting.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)

• Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Achievement-oriented — enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s (Preferred)

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 3 years (Preferred)

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance