OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for an Internal Auditor I. This position is responsible for ensuring that the organization's operations are conducted efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with relevant regulations and policies. and related duties as assigned. This full-time position starts at $17.60 per hour depending on experience and is located in Baltimore, MD.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions..

• Assist in the accounting transactions that convert an existing federally funded project to a project using federal toll credits.
• Assist in supporting the on-boarding of new federally funded projects with respect to the necessary accounting transactions.
• Prepare modification requests to the Federal Highway Administration when change orders are available to adjust the budget on the grants that have exceeded their original budget.
• Assist in identifying those projects/grants that have overruns and determine if a journal entry needs to be prepared to allow for additional billing.
• Assist in the closing of Federal projects and contribute to maintaining our less than 2% inactive rate for Federal Highway.
• Assist in analyzing discrepancies among the various accounting systems and offer steps to resolve those discrepancies.
• Those systems include MDOT FMIS, Federal Aid Billing Module, and FMIS5 (Federal Highway Administration).
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as assigned.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures, to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Efficiently performs duties as assigned and works as a team within division and company.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record maintenance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Adaptability to learn new processes and software systems quickly.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills within the English language.
• Extensive knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Proven, high quality customer service (internal and external customers).
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Solid ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to understand and adhere to the duties, methods, and procedures required by the position.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate to large and small group audiences.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Education and Experience:

• Strong analytical skills
• High School Diploma required
• Preferred: associates degree or equivalent experience in Accounting or related field.

PREFERRED but not required: Familiarity with federal funding regulations, particularly in the context of projects funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the associated accounting requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds at times.
• Standard hours of work 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday to Friday
• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.
• You like to make your employer look good.
• You find solutions, where others only see problems.
• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.
• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.
• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Medical and dependent flexible spending account.
• Pet insurance.
• Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.
• 401k with a generous employer match.
• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.
• Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.
• Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. #ATHENAJOBS

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person