Position Description
EnCompass LLC is seeking an Accounting Associate to support our Finance Team with accounts payable, receivable, and other administrative functions in order to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations.
The position is based at EnCompass headquarters, in Rockville, Maryland. Due to COVID-19, and subject to situational changes, the position is expected to be fully remote through September 30, 2021. Must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
Essential functions:
- Support the AR function to ensure the timely creation of invoices to clients upon product delivery or project completion
- Liaise with contract and project teams to ensure billing requirements are updated in accounting software
- Reconcile accounts receivable to the general ledger
- Track and follow up on outstanding accounts receivable payments
- Assist AR Manager with monthly invoices, collections, and other AR duties
- Review and track accounts receivable requirements and due dates for all contracts
- Track project expenditures against budget line items
- Research and resolve discrepancies in a timely fashion
- Assist Accounts Payable team with various duties/assignments to include tasks like:
- Resolve invoice and payment discrepancies and prepare documentation for files
- Assist in corporate credit card reconciliation and ensure correct accounting codes and submission of required documentation for all transactions
- Provide some administrative support to Payroll and HR
- Provide excellent customer service and problem resolution for both internal and external partners
- Engage fully as a member of the EnCompass staff team, including participating in staff meetings and other EnCompass events
- Other duties, as assigned
Position Requirements
Qualifications
- Minimum of an Associate’s degree and 1-2 years of experience or its equivalent. Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
Experience and Skills
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Experience with government accounting software a plus
- Knowledge of US Government contracts is a plus but not required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to multi-task and handle a fast-paced work environment
- Demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate
- Strong attention to detail and conscientious in adhering to deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with a wide variety of non-financial stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills and proficient in MS Office and Excel
How to Apply
Please submit CV and cover letter, and complete the application.
EnCompass LLC is a progressive Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive organizational culture and workforce. We are committed to providing all of our employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate, and explicitly prohibit, discrimination or harassment of any kind, at any time, in all aspects of employment. This includes recruitment, hiring, promotions, disciplinary measures, terminations, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and training. EnCompass also does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment. Our continuing commitment to the principle of Equal Opportunity Employment for all means all employment decisions are based only on the job requirements, the candidate’s qualifications, and the needs of EnCompass as a business—not on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, HIV status, family/marital/parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we work.
For US based positions: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.