Assistant Accounting Manager

Sovereign Consulting Inc., an environmental consulting and remediation firm headquartered in Robbinsville, NJ, is seeking an Assistant Accounting Manager (3 years of experience) to become an integral member of the company’s accounting team located in Cherry Hill, NJ.   

This competent professional is an experienced multi-tasker with strong attention to detail and accuracy. We are looking for a reliable, ambitious team player who will take ownership of their role. They may perform a variety of accounting department tasks, with a main focus on Accounts Receivable, invoicing, budget tracking, and uploads into supplier portals.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Enter Cash Receipts
• Sales and Use tax calculations for Multiple states, monthly and quarterly
• Assist Controller with various pieces of the accounts receivable process
• Track and follow up on AR aging of unpaid invoices
• Assist Billing Manager with billing related tasks, as needed
• Reconcile EZPass transactions against entered project data, twice monthly
• Complete monthly tracking, entry and set up of fixed assets and depreciation
• Provide support for other accounting department functions, as needed

Additional responsibilities may also include:

• Invoice entry and upload into supplier portals (Enfos and ARIBA)
• Track project budgets, update as needed
• Work closely with Program and Project Managers to maintain smooth flow of accounting/billing processes
   

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred, Associate’s Degree and/or equivalent experience accepted 
• minimum 3 years of practical experience doing these specific accounting tasks
• accounting experience within a service industry business
• strong math skills and understanding of accounting procedures
• excellent communication skills (including written and verbal)
• attention to detail; ability to focus for extended periods of time, meticulously accurate and thorough in all work product
• ability to multi-task effectively and meet deadlines
• proficient in handling tasks independently as well as part of a team
• experience with Deltek Vision or VantagePoint software a plus

Employment at Sovereign is contingent upon the results of a Drug & Alcohol screening test.  Candidates must present documentation that confirms identity and eligibility for employment in the United States.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.  This full-time position offers an excellent benefits package including: group healthcare program, vision and dental coverage plan, life and AD&D insurance plans, short & long-term disability programs, other supplemental insurance programs, 401(k) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement program, paid holidays and paid vacation.  A relocation package will not be offered for this position.  

Sovereign Consulting Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.