Accountant I

HydroGeoLogic, Inc•Reston, VA

33d•$53,115 - $77,015•Hybrid

About The Position

As HydroGeoLogic, Inc. (HGL) continues to grow, we are seeking an Accountant I to join our Finance and Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early career professional who is eager to develop their accounting skills while gaining hands-on experience in Accounts Payable, expense reimbursements, account reconciliation, vendor maintenance, and general accounting processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and eager to learn. A basic understanding of accounting principles is required, while familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is a plus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Minimum two years of related work experience.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Organizational and time management skills.
Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information appropriately.
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies and digital tools to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with GAAP.
Deltek Costpoint experience.
Experience and flexibility in using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to improve technical writing, data analysis, research, visualization, or project delivery efficiency.

Responsibilities

Process FedEx invoices for payment, including reviewing invoices and obtaining missing charge codes or other required information.
Monitor the HGL Accounts Payable (AP) inbox daily to process approved invoices, distribute invoices for appropriate approval and coding, and respond to vendor and colleague inquiries related to Accounts Payable.
Provide backup support for check runs when additional coverage is needed.
Assist with credit applications and related documentation.
Maintain accurate and organized AP records in accordance with company policies and established procedures.
Process and maintain copies of expense reports for billers and project-related activities.
Assist with expense reimbursement processing, ensuring appropriate documentation, coding, and approvals are obtained.
Review expense documentation for completeness and accuracy and follow up on missing information as needed.
Add new employees to the company's vendor file and maintain accurate vendor information.
Enter and maintain employee addresses and applicable banking information, including required bank account details, in accordance with company procedures and internal controls.
Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date vendor records.
Perform data entry and reconciliation of prepaid accounts.
Monitor the Prepaid Airfare spreadsheet and reconcile information provided by the Accounting team.
Identify discrepancies between the Prepaid Airfare spreadsheet and the General Ledger.
Prepare accounting vouchers to correct or resolve identified discrepancies.
Process and reconcile credit card transactions and supporting documentation.
Perform the monthly reconciliation of bills.
Assist with other prepaid and account reconciliation activities as assigned.
Maintain accurate accounting records and support documentation.
Assist with researching and resolving accounting discrepancies.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, project personnel, vendors, and other members of the Finance and Accounting team.
Assist with other routine accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Utilize approved digital and AI-assisted tools, where appropriate, to support technical documentation, data analysis, project communications, and workflow efficiency.