What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Farris Engineering?
As part of a 100% employee owned, consulting firm, you will be involved with projects of all types, budgets, and challenges throughout the United States. We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant with an interest in project accounting. This role combines traditional accounting support with project-focused duties, including tracking costs, preparing project billings, and assisting with financial reporting at the project level. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and eager to learn the full cycle of accounting in a project-based environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process Accounts receivable: prepare customer invoices, post payments, and follow up on outstanding balances
- Process accounts payable invoices, vendor payments, and employee expense reimbursements
- Set up projects in the accounting system, ensuring proper fees and budgets
- Work with Project Managers to update project fees, billing terms, etc.
- Support month-end closing procedures
- Support process improvements within accounting and project accounting functions
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as assigned
Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred but not required (or equivalent experience)
- 1–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience (AP/AR/general ledger); experience in a project-based industry (engineering, construction, consulting, etc.) a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/project management software (QuickBooks, Deltek, Sage, NetSuite, etc.)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
EEO Statement
Farris Engineering embraces an environment that promotes equal employment opportunity (EEO) and inclusiveness and maintains a workplace free of discrimination. The policy of Farris Engineering is to ensure that no employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit-based factor.