Accounting Associate

Company Description:

Raftelis helps local governments and utilities thrive by providing management consulting expertise to help transform local governments and utilities. We’ve provided professional consulting services to more than 700 organizations in the last year alone. We work in all areas of management consulting including finance, assessment, communications, technology, executive recruitment, and strategic planning.

We’re proud to share that Raftelis has been certified as a Great Place to Work®! 93% of our employees say it is a great place to work, compared to 57% of employees at a typical US-based company. As one of our employees said, “at Raftelis, we maintain a great balance between hard work and allowing staff to focus on their lives outside of work. We also have a strong culture where people genuinely care about each other, and leadership is committed to doing what's best for both our employees and the firm”.

Job Summary:

Working within a six-member Accounting Team, the Accounting Associate works directly with the Chief Financial Officer and the Accounting Manager and is a key contributor to the entire accounting cycle. This includes a mix of corporate accounting functions, project accounting, and executive level financial reporting and analysis.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other corporate level accounting functions as needed.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly Financial Statements, reports, and analysis of results.
• Assist with preparing monthly invoice package containing draft and final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup.
• Assist with timesheet and expense report review and posting procedures while ensuring proper coding & expense reimbursement according to Raftelis’ Travel Policy.
• Effectively manage the accounting for each project’s life cycle, including project opening, maintenance, and close-out procedures.
• Perform ad hoc project analysis and for Project Managers and Executive Team as needed.
• Effectively communicate with Project Managers and clients regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services related to billing.
• Continuously monitor business practices and procedures to identify areas of improvement in a fast-growing environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field 
• General accounting experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Detail oriented with ability to execute and manage many priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Preferences:

• Prior experience in the professional services industry or project accounting environment
• Experience with Deltek Vision or similar ERP system

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Rewards:

Working for a values-based organization focused on growth with an exceptional reputation in its industry, employees receive competitive compensation, generous bonus structure and excellent benefits that include:

• 100% Company paid medical (50% paid dependent medical) and dental benefits 
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discretionary paid time off program 
• Education reimbursement program
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Long Term Care benefits
• Pet insurance 
• Hybrid work schedule (three days in the office and two days remote)

The salary range for the Accounting Associate position is $60k to $70k. Compensation depends on education, experience, and location.

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Raftelis uses E-VERIFY. Raftelis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and our sincere belief in the dignity of each employee, it is our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment based on of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, parental status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition, including but not limited to lactation, age, disability, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, volunteer rescue squad worker status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Raftelis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Lisa Wilson, Director of Human Resources at 704-910-8961.

To learn more about Raftelis and apply, please visit www.raftelis.com.