Accounting Assistant, Intermediate - Senior

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

About the role

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.

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
• Aid in 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

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

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: 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
• Preferred Qualifications: 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

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

0830hrs – 1700hrs; M-F

Location

On-Site, Aberdeen, MD 21001

Supervisory

No

About Us

Veritech is a full-scale engineering, technology, and manufacturing company providing key advantages for our military including rapid prototyping, software and hardware engineering, product development & manufacturing, fielding services, a Secure Lab Testing Facility, and Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) support. Proven, reliable, and consistent results are our trademark.