Staff Accountant - Columbia, MD
About the Company and Overview of the Staff Accountant Role :
- CFS is partnering with a new client, an engineering firm. Due to growth, they are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join their small team on a contract to hire basis.
- Company boasts strong tenure and is in a beautiful building with a great view!
- Schedule : 100% in office in Columbia, MD. Hours are flexible (7 : 30am-4pm or 8 : 30am-5pm) Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week.
- Reports to the Controller
- Salary $65,000 - $70,000 depending on experience
Job Duties of the Staff Accountant :
Process full cycle payroll for 70+ employees on a biweekly basisEnter all payroll adjustments, including setting up and maintaining garnishmentsVerify timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies with supervisors prior to processing payrollComplete journal entries for payroll and related payables by creating and downloading payroll reports and creating and updating Excel spreadsheetsWork with Human Resources on employee setups and terminationsManage client billing process, including meeting with the project team, creating monthly invoices, and submitting invoices to clientsAssist with monthly aging reporting and collections and provide timely updates to Principals and Project ManagersEnter subcontractor invoices in Deltek Vantagepoint and verify the accuracy of project and contract amountsPrepare weekly cash report in support of Treasury Management including posting all deposits, checks, and wire transfers and clearing A / REstablish and maintain project numbers and information in financial systemQualifications for the Staff Accountant :
3-5+ years' accounting experience requiredExperience working in the architecture, engineering or construction industry a plus but not requiredBachelor's degree in accounting a plus, but not requiredMicrosoft Office Suite, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables and lookups highly preferred)Experience using Deltek Vantagepoint a plus. ADP experience also a plus