Entry-Level Accountant

Job Description

Entry-Level Accountant | Commonwealth Engineers, Inc.

The Tone:
This is an early career opportunity at Commonwealth Engineers, Inc., located in Indianapolis, IN. Commonwealth Engineers is an award-winning engineering design and consulting firm renowned for its leadership in the water resource industry, providing expertise in water resource projects. This Entry-Level Accountant role is critical to the smooth operation of the firm’s financial department, providing direct support to the Accounts Payable Team Leader and ensuring the accurate and efficient handling of financial transactions, particularly within accounts payable and general accounting functions. The work directly contributes to the firm’s financial health and operational efficiency, supporting the entire organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Indianapolis, IN

• Team: Reports directly to the Accounts Payable Team Leader
• Mission: This person will ensure the accurate and efficient processing of accounts payable activities, including invoices, payments, expense reports, and reconciliations, thereby supporting the firm’s financial health and operational continuity.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Primarily Microsoft Excel)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoice Processing: Accurately process a high volume of vendor invoices, verifying details and ensuring they are prepared for timely approval and payment within established procedures.
• Payment Execution: Prepare and process various types of payments, including vendor disbursements, maintaining meticulous records of all transactions to ensure financial obligations are met.
• Expense Management: Review, verify, and process employee expense reports, including fleet vehicle mileage reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and accurate reimbursement.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of company credit card statements, identifying discrepancies and ensuring all transactions are properly accounted for.
• Document Management: Systematically manage and organize all accounting documents, both physical and digital, to maintain comprehensive financial records and facilitate efficient audits.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required, demonstrating foundational knowledge in financial principles and practices relevant to an early career role, coupled with a basic understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel for data management, analysis, and reporting.
• Skills: Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail are crucial for managing financial documents and transactions, alongside strong written and verbal communication skills for effective internal and external interactions, and the ability to consistently follow verbal and written instructions.