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Accounting Assistant/Contracts Administrator
Exeter Associates, Inc. is looking for an organized and motivated full-time professional to support the Business Manager with basic accounting and contracts administration in our Columbia, Maryland office. This role will report to the Business Manager.
Salary
Starting base salary of $50,000-$55,000, based on experience and relevant qualifications.
Qualifications:
Up to five years of experience in administration supporting a business with federal and/or state contracts.
Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Contract Management, Public Administration, or related field preferred, with work study and/or internship experiences qualifying as experience.
- Experience working with accounting database or software programs; experience with Deltek Costpoint a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter who takes initiative to begin tasks and follow-up as needed
- Exceptional planning, organization skills and attention to detail
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and high desire to seek cross-functional synergies
- Pride in their work
- Required software experience: Microsoft Suite of products (Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint), Adobe, and ability to learn new computer applications.
- Must be able to remain nimble and work on multiple different projects at one time in a team environment.
- Ability to work independently and part of team.
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of this role include:
- Maintain accurate, organized, and complete contract files in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Assist with monthly invoices, including organizing, scanning and filing billing backup documents.
- Assist the Business Manager with contract and subcontract closeouts.
- Perform independent actions with a high degree of initiative to support the Business Manager and Partners.
- Support Partners with gathering and/or putting together administrative requirements and documents for proposals.
- Work collaboratively with other administrative and professional staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Compensation and Benefits
Exeter offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- High Quality Employee/Family Health, Dental, and Vision Care , with 80% paid by Employer
- Dependent Care Account
- Employer Funded Profit-Sharing pan of 10% to 13% of compensation
- Annual performance bonus
- Paid-time-off: 11 federal holidays
- Paid Sick and Vacation leave (accrued)
Company Description
Exeter Associates, Inc. is an independent consulting firm located in Columbia, Maryland. Established in 1981, Exeter currently employs a diverse professional staff of 26 individuals providing energy and economics consulting services in the areas of public utility regulation and antitrust economics. The firm maintains the highest standards in the application of economic and financial analysis to both quantitative and policy issues in the electric, natural gas, and other industries. Exeter Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Exeter Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer. Please refer to our website for additional information. https://exeterassociates.com
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Ability to Relocate:
- Columbia, MD 21044: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
