Accounting Specialist

THE OPPORTUNITY

FirstPic, Inc. is a consulting firm that offers a broad range of project management consulting services throughout the country. For 25 years, in collaboration with the federal government, state agencies, schools, non-profit and community-based organizations, the staff of FirstPic, Inc. has worked nationwide to produce solutions that guarantee an optimal outcome for our clients. FirstPic, Inc. seeks a full-time energetic candidate to assist in our accounting department. This is a full time in office opportunity located in Annapolis, MD.

The Junior Accounting Specialist will be responsible for assisting in all forms of invoice-related activities including administrative tasks, data tracking, quality control, and preparing reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

· Assist with all tasks related to the monthly invoicing process

· Help pull data in order to create reports for invoicing

· Review & approve staff expense reports

· Review monthly reports to ensure accuracy

· Track invoice progress throughout the month

· Help ensure timely reporting & organized information

· Communicate deadlines with staff to ensure timely invoicing

· Access data to create spreadsheets

· Run monthly financial reports to keep track of invoicing

· Assist in performing quality control checks throughout the invoice process

· Bring to the attention of the manager any issues which he/she cannot resolve

· Monitor, track and communicate the status of current invoicing & tasks

• Communicate relevant information to the rest of the accounting team

· Must be able to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

· Requires solid problem solving skills; flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills.

· Must be able to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills, be detail oriented; and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Take initiative and maintain a team-orientated approach to work

· Strong math skills and attention to detail are necessary

• Demonstrate high degree of flexibility and adaptability
• Display enthusiasm and commitment, maintain a positive “can-do” attitude
• Have the ability to complete a variety of assignments across multiple projects that require effective coordination and collaboration with other team members
• Spend his/her time and the time of others on work that is most critical and relevant to FirstPic, Inc. clients; able to quickly identify most important and pressing tasks, can quickly sense factors that will either help or hinder goal accomplishment; eliminates roadblocks; creates and sustains focus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Annapolis, MD 21401 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000