Accounting Assistant
Welcome to Verdantas , where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!
At Verdantas , we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.
Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.
Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas , your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.
Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?
Verdantas is seeking a motivated Part-Time Accounting Assistant to support our accounting and business operations team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
What You'll Do:
- Maintain and update invoice tracking spreadsheets, project billing logs, and contract status records
- Review and reconcile information across accounting systems, spreadsheets, contracts, project documentation, and supporting records to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Track invoice submissions, payment status, outstanding balances, and collection activities
- Assist with accounts receivable follow-up, including preparing payment reminders, documenting customer communications, and escalating payment concerns when needed
- Create, update, and maintain reports using Microsoft Excel, including formulas, filters, lookups, pivot tables, and basic financial analysis tools
- Identify, research, and help resolve discrepancies, missing information, and data inconsistencies
- Organize and maintain electronic contract files, project documentation, and financial records in accordance with established filing procedures
- Assist with data gathering, reporting requests, accounting operations, billing activities, and process improvement initiatives
- Maintain detailed records of findings, corrective actions, and project-related information while following established procedures and internal controls
What You'll Bring:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, billing, administrative support, or a related area is preferred
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, functions, sorting and filtering, data validation, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and basic reconciliation and analysis
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Teams
- Experience with accounting, ERP, project management systems, financial documentation, contracts, proposals, or project records is a plus
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skill
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation practice
- Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and maintain data integrity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work independently, and follow established processes
Salary Range:
$24.00 - $26.00
Benefits:
- Flexible Work Environment
- 401(k) with Company Match
Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educatio