Civil Science is hiring: Accounting Assistant in Lehi

Civil Science is currently seeking a qualified Accounting Assistant to join our creative and energetic team in our Lehi, UT office. This position involves handling various accounting tasks, ensuring accurate financial records, and collaborating with different departments to facilitate smooth financial processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities:

• Process and verify client invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and DOT requirements.
• Daily entry of AP invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Prepare weekly payments to vendors and suppliers
• Manage AR process. Including monitoring and following up on overdue client payments.
• Daily cash receipt entry
• Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to company policies.
• Generate and analyze financial reports to provide insights to management.
• Work closely with other departments to gather financial information and provide support.
• Additional ad hoc requests from Controller and other Senior staff

Minimum Requirements:

• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter, with ability to work both independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in financial reporting

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint
• Previous experience in Engineering firm accounting with knowledge of governmental and commercial related regulations
• Familiarity with ePM
• Familiarity with FAR compliance

What We Offer

• Real Ownership in the Firm: While most companies offer you the option to purchase stock at some undisclosed time in the future, Civil Science is an employee-owned firm that maintains an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which provides significant opportunities for career growth and savings for retirement.
• Growth: Since Civil Science is an agile firm, it allows our employees the freedom to own their projects, and step into new, exciting roles without the red tape of large corporations.
• Work-Life Integration: At Civil Science, our priority is to make sure your work is compatible with your life outside of the office, allowing you time to enjoy with your family or engage in hobbies.
• PTO/Holidays: Civil Science offers an annual three weeks of paid time off, six holidays, and two floating holidays to use at your convenience.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability: In an effort to prepare for the unexpected, we offer 100% employer covered Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We maintain a culture focused on individual development and believe in continuing to perfect our craft.
• Additional Retirement Benefits: In addition to our ESOP, Civil Science offers a 401K plan.