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(HGL) continues to grow, we are seeking an Accountant I to join our Finance and Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early career professional who is eager to develop their accounting skills while gaining hands-on experience in Accounts Payable, expense reimbursements, account reconciliation, vendor maintenance, and general accounting processes.\nThe ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and eager to learn. A basic understanding of accounting principles is required, while familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is a plus.\nResponsibilities/Duties\nWHAT YOU'LL BE DOING\nAccounts Payable and Invoice Processing\nProcess FedEx invoices for payment, including reviewing invoices and obtaining missing charge codes or other required information.\nMonitor the HGL Accounts Payable (AP) inbox daily to:Process approved invoices.\nDistribute invoices for appropriate approval and coding.\nRespond to vendor and colleague inquiries related to Accounts Payable.\n\nProvide backup support for check runs when additional coverage is needed.\nAssist with credit applications and related documentation.\nMaintain accurate and organized AP records in accordance with company policies and established procedures.\nExpense Reports and Employee Reimbursements\nProcess and maintain copies of expense reports for billers and project-related activities.\nAssist with expense reimbursement processing, ensuring appropriate documentation, coding, and approvals are obtained.\nReview expense documentation for completeness and accuracy and follow up on missing information as needed.\nVendor and Employee Maintenance\nAdd new employees to the company's vendor file and maintain accurate vendor information.\nEnter and maintain employee addresses and applicable banking information, including required bank account details, in accordance with company procedures and internal controls.\nAssist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date vendor records.\nAccount Reconciliation and Prepaids\nPerform data entry and reconciliation of prepaid accounts.\nMonitor the Prepaid Airfare spreadsheet and reconcile information provided by the Accounting team. \nIdentify discrepancies between the Prepaid Airfare spreadsheet and the General Ledger.\nPrepare accounting vouchers to correct or resolve identified discrepancies.\nProcess and reconcile credit card transactions and supporting documentation.\nPerform the monthly reconciliation of bills.\nAssist with other prepaid and account reconciliation activities as assigned.\nGeneral Accounting Support\nMaintain accurate accounting records and support documentation.\nAssist with researching and resolving accounting discrepancies.\nWork collaboratively with colleagues, project personnel, vendors, and other members of the Finance and Accounting team.\nAssist with other routine accounting and administrative duties as assigned.\nUtilize approved digital and AI-assisted tools, where appropriate, to support technical documentation, data analysis, project communications, and workflow efficiency.\nMinimum Requirements\nWHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.\nMinimum two years of related work experience.\nStrong attention to detail and accuracy.\nOrganizational and time management skills.\nAbility to handle confidential financial and employee information appropriately.\nStrong communication skills (both written and verbal).\nAbility to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.\nDemonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies and digital tools to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.\nDesired Qualifications\nWHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT - Preferred, not required\nFamiliarity with GAAP.\nDeltek Costpoint experience.\nExperience and flexibility in using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to improve technical writing, data analysis, research, visualization, or project delivery efficiency.\nPhysical & Environmental Requirements\nPHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS\nAbility to lift/move/relocation items up to 10 lbs.\nProlonged sitting up to 70% of the time.\nRepetitive hand motions (typing).\nAbility to see details at close range and a distance. \nViewing computer screen for extended periods.\nAbility to interpret and analyze visual data.\nReading and interpreting regulations.\nCommunicating effectively with clients, team members, and stakeholders.\nManaging competing deadlines and shifting priorities.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS\nOffice work environment\n\nThis description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.\nDetails\nWork Schedule: HGL office work is dictated by a 5-day work week up to 40 hours per week; however, accounting deadline schedules may require occasional longer hours.\nOffice Type: Hybrid, in office 3 days per week after 90-day training period, which will be fully on-site.\nTravel: No travel expected. \nA favorable pre-hire drug test is required.\nAll positions are subject to a pre-hire education and driving record verification.\nThis specific role supports a U.S. Federal government contract which requires employees engaged on this contract to be U.S. citizens.\nMORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY\nAt HGL, we share a drive and vision to restore natural resources and provide ongoing stewardship of our environment to benefit present and future generations. We believe that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This unites and empowers us to strive for excellence in all our endeavors.\nHGL - WHO WE ARE\nThe exceptional quality of our people is key to our strength. We value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. By cultivating a culture of innovation, we’re able to adapt and augment our services to solve complex environmental and natural resources challenges.\nProjects at HGL primarily span the United States and its territories, tackling problems associated with emerging contaminants (like PFAS), radiological contamination, and military munitions, along with chemical contamination in groundwater, surface water, sediments, and soil.\nWith over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high-profile projects, but small enough to develop personal working environments with our talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.\nHGL - WE INVEST IN YOU\nIt’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. Achieve your career goals and help HGL achieve its mission of restoring the environment to beneficial use for our clients and communities.\nWe are an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected category. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources directly at 703-478-5186.\nEEO notices: US Equal Opportunity Employment Poster, US Equal Opportunity Supplemental Poster, Know Your Rights, and Pay Transparency Notice.\nA full list of benefits is available at www.hgl.com/careers/.\nDigital & AI Proficiency: HGL encourages the responsible use of approved AI-enabled and digital technologies to improve productivity, technical quality, decision-making, and project delivery. 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