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Accounts Payable Assistant
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VHB is Hiring an Accounts Payable Assistant Near Watertown, MA

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general supervision, the Accounts Payable Assistant performs a variety of routine to moderately complex clerical tasks in support of the accounting/finance team. Assists with moderately complex questions and issues. Refers more complex issues to manager. This is a supportive, well led finance team, where you will be nutured and encouraged to grow. We operate in a hybrid work environment. Candidate will be expected to work out of our Watertown, Massachusetts office Wednesday of each week, at minimum. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work to meet deadlines and quality standards.
  • Confers with management and team members on the setup, processing, and terms/conditions of accounting/finance records.
  • Handles routine accounts payable duties.
  • Prepares and processes routine, standard accounting/finance records and forms.
  • Sets up and maintains accounting/finance records, files, and correspondence.
  • Compiles and sorts invoices, checks, and other accounting/financial records.
  • Performs accounting/financial reconciliations, transfers, and balancing operations.
  • Records business transactions in the general ledger system, including charges and refunds.
  • Uses accounting/financial system to run databases, pay bills, and order supplies.
  • Enhances working knowledge of accounting/finance concepts, systems, and procedures.
  • Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations

Minimum Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of related accounting and/or finance experience preferred
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred but not required

Skills & Knowledge

  • Understanding and working knowledge of Deltek preferred.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to accurately enter data into system and perform simple mathematical calculations.
  • Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and collaborate effectively and positively with coworkers.

WE ARE VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments.

Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience.

  • Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects.
  • Amazing co-workers
  • A focus on learning and development
  • Flexible, hybrid workplace

It’s not surprising that VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We’re growing and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. 

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Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Business Services

SALARY

$52k-64k (estimate)

POST DATE

01/28/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

04/03/2023

HEADQUARTERS

BEDFORD, NH

SIZE

1,000 - 3,000

FOUNDED

2016

CEO

DAVE FENSTERMACHER

REVENUE

$200M - $500M

INDUSTRY

Business Services

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