Accountant I

Job Description

Accountant I | HydroGeoLogic, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at HydroGeoLogic, Inc. (HGL), located in Reston, VA. HGL is an environmental restoration firm with over 550 employees dedicated to restoring natural resources and providing ongoing stewardship of our environment. This early career position is an excellent opportunity to develop essential accounting skills and gain hands-on experience, significantly contributing to the accuracy and efficiency of the Finance and Accounting team’s operations. The role supports HGL’s mission by ensuring precise financial transactions and maintaining organized records crucial for the company’s high-profile environmental projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Reston, VA
• Pay: $53113–$77015 yearly
• Team: Finance and Accounting team
• Mission: Ensure accurate financial transactions and maintain organized records to support the company’s operational efficiency.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Excel, Deltek Costpoint, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable: Process FedEx invoices and approved invoices from the AP inbox, obtain missing charge codes, respond to vendor inquiries, and provide backup for check runs.
• Expense Reports: Process and maintain expense reports for billers and projects, assisting with reimbursements by ensuring appropriate documentation, coding, and approvals.
• Vendor Maintenance: Add new employees to the company’s vendor file, maintain accurate vendor information, and enter employee addresses and banking details in accordance with internal controls.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform data entry and reconciliation of prepaid accounts, monitor the Prepaid Airfare spreadsheet for discrepancies with the General Ledger, and process credit card transactions.
• General Accounting: Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation, assist with researching and resolving accounting discrepancies, and utilize approved digital and AI-assisted tools to improve workflow efficiency.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, with a basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience: Minimum two years of related work experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and a demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy, organizational and time management skills, ability to handle confidential financial and employee information, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Deltek Costpoint experience, and experience using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar).