Date Posted: 2/12/20 Job Description:

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC is a 100% employee owned, public benefit corporation that provides environmental, compliance, natural resources, and infrastructure engineering and management solutions to a wide range of government and industrial clients. Headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, EA employs more than 500 professionals through a network of 26 offices across the continental United States, as well as Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam. In business for more than 45 years, EA has earned an outstanding reputation for technical expertise, responsive service, and judicious use of client resources.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Assistant IV in our Hunt Valley, MD office.

Responsibilities

• Daily processing of accounts payable to ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements
• Ensuring that all vendor invoices are accurate and have been properly documented and approved by the authorizing employee prior to processing
• Working with outside vendors to resolve payment issues and reconcile discrepancies
• Maintain EA’s vendor files, including setting up new vendors, maintaining any existing vendor changes, and ensuring compliance with applicable internal controls related to vendor maintenance
• Audit and approve employee expense reports for accuracy, proper expense classification, and compliance with company policy
• Maintaining client project set up in the financial system: Work with project managers to accurately set up new projects in accordance with contract terms
• Preparation of timely and accurate invoicing to clients in accordance with contracted terms, including obtaining and providing all supporting documentation if/when required by contract terms
• Assisting the Regional Accounting Manager with month-end closing process
• Assisting with year-end audit support and audit-related questions
• Maintaining orderly files and records for audit and reference

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relatable field
• At least 2 years of professional experience in accounting or finance 
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast pace, high volume environment, i.e. processing in excess of 100 A/P invoices weekly and 150 expense reports a month
• Knowledge and experience in cost accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word
• Knowledge of Adobe software
• Attention to detail and accuracy without sacrificing efficiency is crucial
• Solid communication (written, verbal, and interpersonal) skills are required
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills are vital
• Analytical thinking, sound judgement, and problem-solving skills are needed
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player are essential
• Capacity to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment is necessary

Why Join EA?

At EA, our core values are openness, prudence, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our engineering team works cohesively across all of EA’s service lines. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Tax advantages through flexible spending accounts to cover specific healthcare and dependent costs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A generous Paid-Time-Off policy
• An Employee Wellness Program

What We Offer

• 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Salary
• Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Generous paid-time-off policy
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee wellness program

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC is a 100% employee owned, public benefit corporation that provides environmental, compliance, natural resources, and infrastructure engineering and management solutions to a wide range of government and industrial clients.

Why Join EA?

At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.

Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with EA and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at hrrecruitment@eaest.com. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Location: Hunt Valley,MD Employment Type: 40hr FT