Location
Reston, VA | United States
Job description
Our growing Regional Accounting team is seeking an entry level Accounting Assistant based in our Reston, VA office. The ideal candidate would be able to work in a fast-paced collaborative team setting and communicate effectively to achieve group goals. This individual would work closely with accounting team members to support full project lifecycle business functions. This is an in-office position.
- Support Project Accountants with business-related tasks for both internal and external client requests
- Prepare and send monthly invoices that may require expense backup, timesheet detail, pay applications, or other client-specific invoicing requirements
- Partner with Project Accountants to monitor and follow-up on unpaid invoices to collect accounts receivable balances
- Monitor and collect accounts receivable by working directly with clients
- Evaluate incoming payments to ensure proper cash application
- Process accounts payable, overhead invoices, check requests, and respond to vendor inquiries
- Data entry directly into internal and external accounting systems
- Review client contracts to ensure accurate project setup
- Electronic contract and document management
- Assist with other general accounting support functions as required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- General understanding of accounting fundamentals
- High degree of professionalism and strong organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be an excellent team player
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Job tags
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