Staff Accountant

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 basis

Enter all payroll adjustments, including setting up and maintaining garnishments

Verify timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies with supervisors prior to processing payroll

Complete journal entries for payroll and related payables by creating and downloading payroll reports and creating and updating Excel spreadsheets

Work with Human Resources on employee setups and terminations

Manage client billing process, including meeting with the project team, creating monthly invoices, and submitting invoices to clients

Assist with monthly aging reporting and collections and provide timely updates to Principals and Project Managers

Enter subcontractor invoices in Deltek Vantagepoint and verify the accuracy of project and contract amounts

Prepare weekly cash report in support of Treasury Management including posting all deposits, checks, and wire transfers and clearing A / R

Establish and maintain project numbers and information in financial system

Qualifications for the Staff Accountant :

3-5+ years' accounting experience required

Experience working in the architecture, engineering or construction industry a plus but not required

Bachelor's degree in accounting a plus, but not required

Microsoft 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