What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Associate position at Pickering, Corts & Summerson?
Pickering, Corts & Summerson, Inc., an award winning, multi-disciplinary engineering firm has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic self-starter to join our company as an Accounting Associate based in our Newtown, PA office.
Providing support as a vital part of our accounting department, this position will focus primarily on receivables – from invoicing to collections, though other duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities for this Accounting Associate position include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing firm invoices through use of a variety of accounting platforms (Deltek Accounting Software, ECMS, Excel)
- Accounts Payable functions including receiving and verifying invoices & compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Maintain vendor and accounting files.
- Credit card reconciliations.
- Input completed invoices into Deltek Accounting Software.
- Execute accurate reporting, filing, and database management in multiple systems (Deltek Accounting Software, Engineering Construction Management System database (ECMS), Excel).
- Provide assistance and back-up to other members of the accounting department
Key qualifications to this position are:
- Minimum 1-2 years accounting experience
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), as there is a vast amount of coordination with
- Microsoft Word and Excel experience required
- Detail and deadline oriented
- Ability to multi-task
Although not required, a bonus if you have prior experience with:
- Providing accounting or bookkeeping services in the Engineering Industry
- Deltek Accounting Software
- Invoicing Government contracts
- PennDOT Engineering Construction Management System (ECMS) or similar
Qualified candidates should forward their resumes, including salary requirements.
