Junior Accountant

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award-winning, specialized civil/environmental consulting engineering firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere.

• Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered
• Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
• Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees
• Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology
• Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance
  
  

AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best-in-class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!

• 100-percent paid Family Health Insurance
• 100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program
  
  

Junior Accountant

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual seeking a rewarding career and an opportunity for advancement! The Junior Accountant plays a crucial role in supporting the accounting department by focusing primarily on general ledger functions. This position involves working with various accounting processes and assisting with audits, journal entries, reconciliations, financial reports, and other accounting tasks. The Junior Accountant will ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in compiling and preparing financial reports, monthly journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations to accurately close the monthly and annual fiscal periods.
• Record and manage bank transactions to maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist in preparing general journal entries and performing account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.
• Compile necessary documentation and information to assist with internal and external audits.
• Perform weekly maintenance transactions for changes and prepare utilization reports.
• Assist other accounting staff with various tasks and projects, including collaborating with other teams within the accounting department, and help with the annual budget preparation.
• Assist the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams as needed.
  
  

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as SAP and QuickBooks, along with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret financial data.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing financial regulations and company policies.
• Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in engineering, consulting, or related field.
• 1 years of experience in corporate accounting.
  
  

Physical Qualifications

• Primary functions require physical ability and sufficient mobility to work in an office setting.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement.
• Fine coordination including the use of a computer keyboard.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload.
• May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town.
  
  

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer