Assistant Accounting Manager at Sovereign Consulting – Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Sovereign Consulting Inc., an environmental consulting and remediation firm headquartered in Robbinsville, NJ, is seeking an Accounting Manager (3+ years of experience) to become an integral member of the company’s accounting team located in Cherry Hill, NJ.

This competent professional is an experienced multi-tasker with strong attention to detail and accuracy. We are looking for a reliable, ambitious team player who will take ownership of their role. They may perform a variety of accounting department tasks, with a main focus on Accounts Receivable, invoicing, budget tracking, and uploads into supplier portals.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Enter Cash Receipts
• Sales and Use tax calculations for Multiple states, monthly and quarterly
• Assist Controller with various pieces of the accounts receivable process
• Track and follow up on AR aging of unpaid invoices
• Assist Billing Manager with billing related tasks, as needed
• Reconcile EZPass transactions against entered project data, twice monthly
• Complete monthly tracking, entry and set up of fixed assets and depreciation
• Provide support for other accounting department functions, as needed

Additional responsibilities may also include:

• Invoice entry and upload into supplier portals (Enfos and ARIBA)
• Track project budgets, update as needed
• Work closely with Program and Project Managers to maintain smooth flow of accounting/billing processes
  

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred, Associate’s Degree and/or equivalent experience accepted
• minimum 3 years of practical experience doing accounting tasks
• strong math skills and understanding of accounting procedures
• excellent communication skills (including written and verbal)
• attention to detail; ability to focus for extended periods of time, meticulously accurate and thorough in all work product
• ability to multi-task effectively and meet deadlines
• proficient in handling tasks independently as well as part of a team
• experience with Deltek Vision or VantagePoint software a plus

Employment at Sovereign is contingent upon the results of a Drug & Alcohol screening test. Candidates must present documentation that confirms identity and eligibility for employment in the United States.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. This full-time position offers an excellent benefits package including: group healthcare program, vision and dental coverage plan, life and AD&D insurance plans, short & long-term disability programs, other supplemental insurance programs, 401(k) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement program, paid holidays and paid vacation. A relocation package will not be offered for this position.

Sovereign Consulting Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.