Entry-Level Accounting Assistant

ARA; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work in Champaign

Competitive benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

ARA is seeking a passionate, career-minded entry-level accounting assistant for our Champaign, IL office. This full-time, on-site role emphasizes customer service, organization, and a strong attention to detail.

You will review reimbursements, enter GL codes, process payments, and support accounts payable, using Costpoint and MS Access; qualifications include a high school diploma and proficient MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel/Word.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable with good time management.
• Ability to learn new programs and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify travel and expense reimbursements for accuracy.
• Process employee reimbursements promptly.
• Enter GL codes and descriptions for card expenses.
• Enter vouchers and journal entries in Costpoint.
• Manage electronic accounts payable and archive reports.
• Create data entry forms in MS Access.
• Participate in team meetings to track deadlines and goals.

Skills

Data entry

Excel

Word

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Costpoint

MS Access

Job description

The ARA Transportation Division is seeking a passionate and career-minded entry-level accounting assistant who is committed to customer service, organization, and a strong attention to detail. This is a full-time position, on-site in our office in Champaign, IL.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in a single PDF file.

What you will do as an entry-level accounting assistant:

• Review and verify employee travel and expense reimbursements for accuracy and compliance with ARA policies
• Process employee reimbursements for payment in a timely manner
• Enter general ledger (GL) codes and descriptions to company credit card expenses
• Enter vouchers and journal entries into the Costpoint accounting system
• Manage electronic accounts payable and report archives
• Create data entry forms using MS Access
• Engage in team meetings surrounding deadlines, goals, and projects the team supports

Entry-level accounting assistant requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Highly efficient computer skills with the ability and willingness to learn new programs/skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and organized with a strong work ethic
• Customer service focused with excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage independent tasks and/or projects
• Requires ability to:
  • Communicate effectively (both verbal and written)
  • Enter data accurately into computer systems
  • Think critically and pay acute attention to details
  • Build relationships and work collaboratively with team members
  • Work independently and take ownership of individual tasks
• Familiarity with accounting procedures preferred

The anticipated wage range for this position is $20-26/hr, depending on experience. ARA also offers competitive benefits that address our employees’ needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/.

About ARA:

ARA is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs more than 2,200 professionals and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in civil technologies, computer software and simulation, defense technologies, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for pavement analysis, environmental site characterization, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience.