The Accounting Assistant assists with various accounting tasks as requested and needed to support the accounting functions of accounts payable, invoicing, and some reporting tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with preparation of contract billings, including preparing invoice package, compiling invoice backup and invoice submission
• Download printing/copy data and prepare monthly reproduction journal entry
• Prepare and distribute various monthly and quarterly projects reports
• Monitor the Invoices email account and distribute to appropriate staff
• Process consultant and employee expense vouchers downloaded from Unanet online expense reporting system.
• Process subcontractor invoices
• Maintain subcontractor/consultant monthly checklist
• Create new job codes for proposals
• Filing
• Assist with audit requests for accounting backup information
• Record Accounts Payable Checks in Check Register
• Other duties to assist accounting staff as requested

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma

Language: English fluency (oral and written)

Experience: 3 years similar Accounting assistance experience

Knowledge: Basic Accounting Principles

Skills: Accurate data entry skills, good with numbers

Soft Skills: Attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, self-motivated

Software Proficiency: Excel

Location: North Bethesda: JBS supports a hybrid work schedule.

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associate degree or higher in business administration or equivalent preferred

Experience: 5 years similar Accounting Clerk experience

Software Proficiency: Deltek Costpoint Accounting Software, Unanet

Location: North Bethesda: JBS supports a hybrid work schedule.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

This position is subject to availability of funds and to any and all restrictions contained in the contract or contracts that provide funding for this position.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on the "Apply" link posted below and complete the application. Please include a cover letter, resume, and at least three (3) professional references.

Our company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster at EEOPost.pdf.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.