Accounting Administrator

Enthalpy Analytical•Durham, NC

28d•$26 - $27

About The Position

ABOUT YOU Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as an Accounting Administrator based in our Richmond, VA, Durham, NC or Houston, TX lab. Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements. We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and over 3000 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect: Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups Competitive compensation package: hourly pay will range from $26.00 to $27.00 commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 401k with a competitive 4% employer match Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders. A DAY IN THE LIFE Enthalpy Analytical, a subsidiary of Montrose Environmental Group, is currently seeking a Full-Time Accounting Specialist to join our Finance team. A typical day starts with checking emails and requests from lab teams to prioritize tasks. You’ll review and process accounts payable invoices, match POs to receipts, and resolve basic discrepancies with vendors or internal staff. Throughout the day, you’ll support accounting activities such as preparing journal entries, uploading customer invoices, and completing routine account or system reconciliations. You’ll work closely with the divisional finance team and lab managers to ensure transactions are accurate, issues are resolved quickly, and financial data stays up to date. The day wraps up with updating trackers, assisting with month-end tasks, and preparing documentation to support the broader finance and accounting function. The Accounting & Finance Specialist serves as a center of excellence for Enthalpy’s laboratory accounts payable function. In this role, the specialist acts as a key liaison between Enthalpies laboratories, Corporate AP, and Purchasing, ensuring strong communication and seamless coordination across teams. This position is responsible for reviewing and processing vendor invoices accurately, timely, and in full compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and committed to accuracy. They thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and take pride in delivering reliable financial support to our laboratory operations.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Two or more years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting, or a similar role preferably in environmental services
Solid understanding of Accounts Payable processes and general accounting principles
Strong Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, lookups, and data validation
Strong communication skill and organizational skills
High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and completeness
Able to work independently or collaboratively with teams across multiple locations
Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Workday ERP, LIMS are a plus

Responsibilities

Process vendor invoices in Workday accurately and on time, ensuring proper coding and compliance with company policies.
Serve as a liaison between division laboratories, Corporate AP, and vendors to ensure smooth communication and issue resolution.
Address vendor inquiries and discrepancies, including resolving invoice/PO mismatches and troubleshooting billing issues.
Request missing documentation from vendors such as POs, invoices, packing slips, and W-9s to support proper processing and setup.
Assist with laboratory check requests and ensure all time-sensitive AP tasks are completed promptly.
Compile and report month-end use tax on laboratory purchases missing sales tax and submit to Corporate.
Review monthly and quarterly P&Ls to ensure expenses are correctly coded; prepare journal entries for reclasses, accruals, and other adjustments as needed.
Support monthly financial reporting by assisting with variance commentary against budget/forecast.
Prepare utility and freight expense analyses and other cost reviews as requested.
Support internal and external audits by coordinating with laboratories and providing requested documentation.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges
An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
Competitive compensation package: hourly pay will range from $26.00 to $27.00 commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401k with a competitive 4% employer match
Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders