Job Description
Accounting Assistant - Laurel, MD
About the Company and Accounting Assistant Opportunity:
- CFS is working with a repeat client, a highly respected engineering firm known for delivering exceptional, client‑centered service with a strong commitment to results. This organization consistently exceeds expectations through its deep technical expertise and unwavering focus on quality.
- Due to growth, they are currently looking to hire a second Accounting Assistant.
- Schedule: Fully on site in Laurel, MD with potential for one day work from home after training. M-F flexible start time between 7:30-9am
- Reports to the CFO
- Salary: $50,000-$60,000 depending heavily on experience
Job Duties for the Accounting Assistant:
- Manage daily accounts payable and receivable activities
- Record and update journal entries within the general ledger system
- Complete monthly reconciliations for bank statements and key accounts
- Review, verify, and process employee expense reports
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
- Maintain well-organized physical financial files and supporting records
- Provide audit support and assist with purchasing
- Serve as a point of contact for vendors, clients, and internal teams on billing and payment matters
- Participate in special projects and offer administrative support to the accounting team as needed
Qualifications for the Accounting Assistant:
- Recent college grad with accounting degree and/or 2-4 years' general accounting experience
- Experience using Deltek Vantagepoint a big plus!
- Proficiency using Microsoft Excel
- Team player, positive attitude, willing to learn new things
- Willing and able to do paper filing
- Must be able to pass pre employment drug screen