Accounting Assistant (ACCT ASSIST), Mid-Sr

Veritech; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an Accounting Assistant to provide crucial support to the Accounting department. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable and receivable, and assisting with month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree and over four years of accounting experience, alongside proficiency with accounting software and strong organizational skills. This position is located in Aberdeen, Maryland and may require up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated strong experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process invoices, expense reports, and payment requests.
• Support accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Experience with accounting software

Ability to analyze financial data

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

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

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

SAP Concur

Microsoft Excel

Job description

1.Position Summary: The Accounting Assistant provides support to the Accounting department by performing a variety of financial and administrative tasks. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end and year-end close activities. The position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with internal stakeholders.

2. Key Roles/Duties:

• Prepare, process, track, and verify invoices, expense reports (ERs), and payment requests in accordance with (IAW) Company policies
• Support AP and AR functions, including data entry, payment processing, and follow-ups
• Perform routine account reconciliations, including bank and credit card statements
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper documentation and filing of accounting transactions into internal and external accounting systems (i.e. filing, organizing, assisting, etc.)
• Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll processing inside Deltek Costpoint
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and accruals
• Monitor and track outstanding balances and assist with resolving discrepancies
• Prepare financial reports, spreadsheets, and summaries for internal use
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding payments and/or financial transactions
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and applicable regulations
• Support audits by gathering documentation and assisting with auditor requests
• Identify process improvement opportunities and assist in implementing efficiencies
• Other duties, as assigned

2. Basic Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Four (4) + years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (i.e., Deltek Costpoint, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
• Demonstrated, strong experience with accounting software (i.e., Deltek Costpoint, SAP Concur, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated, strong experience with Microsoft Office software applications and features of each application (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies independently and proactively

3. Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or six (6) + years of demonstrated experience
• Experience in government contracting or project-based accounting environments
• Prior experience supporting audits or financial reporting processes
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
• Prior experience as a Buyer or in a purchasing/procurement role

4. Travel:

Up to ten (10) percent (10)% Continental United States (CONUS) travel (local)

5. Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a background check and/or security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information: No security clearance is required, but ability to obtain, if needed, is required

Veritech is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. Veritech is committed to providing an application process accessible to all, including individuals with a disability, by offering an alternative way to apply for job openings. This alternative method is available for those who cannot otherwise complete the online application due to a disability or need for accommodation. Veritech provides reasonable accommodation to applicants under the guidance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam-Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and certain state and/or local laws. If you need assistance due to a disability, please contact the Veritech Human Resources via [e-mail] or call [phone] U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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