Entry-Level Accounting Assistant

Applied Research Associates, Inc. • Champaign, IL • 8h ago

Description

The ARA Transportation Division is seeking a passionate and career-minded entry-level accounting assistant who is committed to customer service, organization, and a strong attention to detail. This is a full-time position, on-site in our office in Champaign, IL.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in a single PDF file.

What you will do as an entry-level accounting assistant:

Review and verify employee travel and expense reimbursements for accuracy and compliance with ARA policies

Process employee reimbursements for payment in a timely manner

Enter general ledger (GL) codes and descriptions to company credit card expenses

Enter vouchers and journal entries into the Costpoint accounting system

Manage electronic accounts payable and report archives

Create data entry forms using MS Access

Engage in team meetings surrounding deadlines, goals, and projects the team supports

Entry-level accounting assistant requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

Highly efficient computer skills with the ability and willingness to learn new programs/skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word

Detail-oriented, proactive, and organized with a strong work ethic

Customer service focused with excellent time management and prioritization skills

Self-motivated with the ability to manage independent tasks and/or projects

Requires ability to:

Communicate effectively (both verbal and written)

Enter data accurately into computer systems

Think critically and pay acute attention to details

Build relationships and work collaboratively with team members

Work independently and take ownership of individual tasks

Familiarity with accounting procedures preferred

The anticipated wage range for this position is $20-26/hr, depending on experience. ARA also offers competitive benefits that address our employees' needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/ .

About ARA:

ARA is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs more than 2,200 professionals and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in civil technologies, computer software and simulation, defense technologies, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for pavement analysis, environmental site characterization, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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