Accountant I

HydroGeoLogic, Inc. (HGL); Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

HydroGeoLogic, Inc. in Reston, VA is hiring an Accountant I for a full-time hybrid role. This early career position supports the Finance and Accounting team, ensuring precise financial transactions and organized records across multiple projects.

The role covers accounts payable, expense reporting, vendor maintenance, and reconciliations, using Deltek Costpoint and AI tools to improve workflow. Growth opportunities and exposure to GAAP are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Minimum two years of related work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to learn and adopt new technologies.
• Familiarity with GAAP, Deltek Costpoint, and AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process FedEx invoices and approved AP invoices; obtain missing charge codes; respond to vendor inquiries; back up for check runs.
• Process and maintain expense reports for billers and projects; ensure proper documentation and approvals.
• Add new employees to vendor file; maintain accurate vendor info; enter addresses and banking details per internal controls.
• Perform data entry and reconciliation of prepaid accounts; monitor reconciliation with General Ledger; process credit card transactions.
• Maintain accurate accounting records; assist with discrepancies; utilize digital/AI tools to improve workflow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT

Claude

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accountant I | HydroGeoLogic, Inc.

The Tone:

This is a full-time, hybrid role at HydroGeoLogic, Inc. (HGL), located in Reston, VA. HGL is an environmental restoration firm with over 550 employees dedicated to restoring natural resources and providing ongoing stewardship of our environment. This early career position is an excellent opportunity to develop essential accounting skills and gain hands-on experience, significantly contributing to the accuracy and efficiency of the Finance and Accounting team's operations. The role supports HGL's mission by ensuring precise financial transactions and maintaining organized records crucial for the company's high-profile environmental projects.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid - Reston, VA
• Pay: $53113-$77015 yearly
• Team: Finance and Accounting team
• Mission: Ensure accurate financial transactions and maintain organized records to support the company's operational efficiency.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Excel, Deltek Costpoint, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude

What You'll Actually Do

• Accounts Payable: Process FedEx invoices and approved invoices from the AP inbox, obtain missing charge codes, respond to vendor inquiries, and provide backup for check runs.
• Expense Reports: Process and maintain expense reports for billers and projects, assisting with reimbursements by ensuring appropriate documentation, coding, and approvals.
• Vendor Maintenance: Add new employees to the company’s vendor file, maintain accurate vendor information, and enter employee addresses and banking details in accordance with internal controls.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform data entry and reconciliation of prepaid accounts, monitor the Prepaid Airfare spreadsheet for discrepancies with the General Ledger, and process credit card transactions.
• General Accounting: Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation, assist with researching and resolving accounting discrepancies, and utilize approved digital and AI-assisted tools to improve workflow efficiency.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, with a basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience: Minimum two years of related work experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and a demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy, organizational and time management skills, ability to handle confidential financial and employee information, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Deltek Costpoint experience, and experience using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar).