Jr Accounting Bookkeeper

About the role

Established in 2006 by longtime construction engineer Noelle Ibrahim, PE, VRX is a woman-owned professional services firm certified as a WBE and HUB. We provide turnkey services to the public and private sectors. Our specialties include client-focused program and asset management; construction management and inspection; civil engineering; bridge and structural design; utility engineering; and comprehensive environmental services. VRX is more than 200 people strong in offices across Texas, in Oklahoma and New York.

Responsibilities

• Perform general bookkeeping duties; posting in accounting system, reconcile accounts, receives, approves, and, when necessary, investigates accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Effectively communicates (both in verbal and written form) with internal and external customers, suppliers, vendors and banking contacts.
• Keeps track of assets.
• Handles mail.
• Deposits accounts receivables into bank accounts.
• Handles payroll.
• Receives, reviews, and posts statements.
• Assists accountants with tax return preparation.
• Generates 1099's and W-2's
• Responds to internal and external e-mails/phone calls within 24 hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, preferred
• Minimum of five years responsible accounting or bookkeeping experience including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger and financial reports.
• Advanced knowledge of Ajera
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
• Ability to operate calculator, computer, and other general office equipment
• Knowledge of computerized accounting, but must be able to do a manual set of books
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements of processing payroll accounting transactions and payroll returns.
• Strong organization & multi-tasking skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills

Qualifications

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills