Accounting Clerk I

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • Reston, VA

22h

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for an Accounting Clerk I to join our team in Reston, VA.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Provide general support in the form of clerical and administrative tasks that involve reporting, bookkeeping, research, and resolution of discrepancies to the accounting department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent commensurate experience required.
• Entry level position, no prior experience required. Any relevant accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), especially Excel.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in accounting preferred.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Have a detail-oriented focus and be organized.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Works effectively with internal leaders.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Strong reading comprehension skills to read and interpret financial documents.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.

Responsibilities

• Perform work under moderate supervision.
• Receive direction on moderately complex assignments, tasks, and execution.
• Work is frequently reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles.
• Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
• Act as point of contact for Client payment disputes and Client account reconciliations.
• Act as point of contact for employee Bank of America Travel and Expense Card administration (ordering, credit limits, fraud holds).
• Apply accounting principles, regulations, and policies to all work duties.
• Assist with regular bank reconciliations.
• Keep sensitive information confidential.
• Perform general office support like filing and other administrative tasks.
• Maintain, verify, and update various ledgers.
• Provide assistance with invoices and payments.
• Help provide and prepare information for reports in a timely manner.
• Retrieve and open mail (PO Box) and record all checks received.
• Aid with Daily Cash Applications on high volume days and as back-up when necessary.
• Provide ongoing research support for unapplied cash, misapplied cash, and duplicate payment situations with clients.
• Generate Daily Cash Receipts report (as needed).
• Prepare Monthly Retainer, Cash Application and Unapplied Cash General Ledge Reconciliations.
• Provide audit support for pulling cash receipts back-up as requested.
• Provide administrative assistance for the department as requested.
• Complete daily scanning of all cash receipts checks and support to scan docs.
• Handle liens and complete the documentation and requests for electronic payments (ACH/Wire).
• Process Client card payment requests.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
• Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED