Accounting Assistant, Intermediate - Senior

Veritech LLC

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant provides support to the Accounting department by performing a variety of financial and administrative tasks. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end and year-end close activities. The position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Four (4) + years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience
Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (i.e., Deltek Costpoint, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
Demonstrated, strong experience with accounting software (i.e., Deltek Costpoint, SAP Concur, etc.)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Strong organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated, strong experience with Microsoft Office software applications and features of each application (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies independently and proactively

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or six (6) + years of demonstrated experience
Experience in government contracting or project-based accounting environments
Prior experience supporting audits or financial reporting processes
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
Prior experience as a Buyer or in a purchasing/procurement role

Responsibilities

Prepare, process, track, and verify invoices, expense reports (ERs), and payment requests in accordance with (IAW) Company policies
Support AP and AR functions, including data entry, payment processing, and follow-ups
Perform routine account reconciliations, including bank and credit card statements
Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper documentation and filing of accounting transactions into internal and external accounting systems (i.e. filing, organizing, assisting, etc.)
Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll processing inside Deltek Costpoint
Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and accruals
Monitor and track outstanding balances and assist with resolving discrepancies
Prepare financial reports, spreadsheets, and summaries for internal use
Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding payments and/or financial transactions
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and applicable regulations
Support audits by gathering documentation and assisting with auditor requests
Identify process improvement opportunities and assist in implementing efficiencies
Other duties, as assigned