Accounting I

Accountant I

CTI and Associates, Inc. (CTI) is a provider of geotechnical and environmental consulting, engineering, remediation and construction services to federal, state, municipal and commercial clients across the United States. Our over 40 years of proven performance is a testament to CTI's ability to understand the complex issues facing our clients - and to hire and retain some of the finest talent in the industry.

Description: The accountant position is accountable for monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, tracking project expenses, and ensuring that project billings are issued to customers and payments collected.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable functions, including the preparation and processing of invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payment to vendors.
• Assist with the setup and maintenance of vendor master records including lien waver requirements, business classification, and other subcontractor information
• Perform data entry tasks for financial transactions and maintain general ledger entries.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Support the setup and maintenance of vendor EFT's and reconciliation of bank accounts and other financial records.
• Help maintain financial documentation to support audits, both internal and external.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure compliance with DOE, DoD, and commercial contract financial requirements.
• Assist in responding to vendor inquiries and resolving payment discrepancies.
• Monitor and track financial data, ensuring it is accurately reflected in the accounting system.
• Assist with posting vehicle and equipment usage on a weekly basis and troubleshoot issues that arise during the process
• Other reasonable directives, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education, Experience and Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field (preferred).
• 1-2 years of basic accounting or finance experience, or a strong internship background in a similar field (required).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel (required).
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint (preferred).
• Must receive a satisfactory pre-hire drug screen and background check.

Skills and Competencies

• Exhibits CTI values.
• Safety and Quality First. We foster ownership and accountability for the highest level of safety and quality. We are committed to zero incidents and continually improving our performance based upon our successes, lessons learned and industry best practices.
• Integrity and Ethics. We treat our people, clients and partners with integrity and respect and operate with honesty and transparency.
• Our People. We are a compassionate and collaborative organization that truly values our people. We strive to recruit, encourage, challenge and empower our people to deliver high-quality, sustainable and cost-effective solutions while providing rewarding career opportunities at all levels.
• Teamwork. We assemble high-performing, cross-functional teams involving our people and partners to achieve our clients' project goals and expectations.
• Innovation. We encourage and promote creative thinking that challenges the norm and brings about innovative solutions.
• Attention to detail: Ability to enter data accurately and reconcile accounts effectively.
• Basic financial understanding: Familiarity with accounting principles (GAAP) and the ability to learn government contract accounting procedures.
• Data entry skills: Strong data entry skills to maintain accurate financial records.
• Time management: Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving: Ability to identify and resolve basic discrepancies in financial data.
• Communication skills: Ability to communicate clearly with vendors and internal teams regarding financial matters.

CTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Veterans Welcome!

"All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability."