Assistant Accounting Manager

Remote Position | VMS is an E-Verify Employer

Cover letter, resume and application questions required for consideration.

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Value Management Strategies, Inc. (VMS) is a small business established in 1990 with corporate headquarters in San Diego County and resources in Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington State. VMS is a management consulting firm that specializes in Value Management (VE studies and FACD/Design and Planning Charrettes) and Organizational Effectiveness (Strategic Planning, Business Process Improvement and Executive Coaching). Our clients are primarily State, Local and Federal agencies.

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Accounting Manager to support the senior accounting team in the compilation of data, reports, and team development. We are committed to delivering impeccable services to our teams, and clients, and we would love to hear from you! You should have strong communication skills, be self-motivated, detail oriented, quality-driven, and team-focused; an ability to coordinate and collaborate with multiple team members is important to the successful execution of this role. The work related to this role takes place in a virtual environment. Upward progression to a more senior accounting position is possible based on performance and demonstrated aptitude.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Expense Report Management

• Review employee’s expense reports.
• Check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by employees.
• Reconcile credit card charges with reports.
• Organize and prepare reports and receipts for invoicing.

Accounting and AP Support

• Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete.
• Set up and manage documents in SharePoint, ShareFile, etc.
• Create, manage, and track client invoices.
• Receive, and post payments.
• Follow VMS standards pertaining to client requirements, processes, and procedures.
• Support payroll processing, validation, and related journal entries.
• Prepare information for Worker’s Compensation audit.
• Prepare and file monthly or quarterly reports for various states where VMS does business.
• Maintain business registration in states where VMS does business.
• Ensure business licenses for all offices are maintained and current.
• Collect and open/direct mail to responsible persons.
• Reconcile and approve timesheets.
• Support other VMS team members in other teams, if needed.
• Continuously develop work-related skills and knowledge. Observe, learn, and apply the skills you learn on other projects.

REQUIREMENTS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma, or the equivalent required.
• Associate degree, or higher, in accounting, finance, general business, or related field highly preferred.
• Experience with using Ajera is strongly preferred.
• Excellent working knowledge and experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe products.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Professional Development

• Maintain a positive and proactive attitude in expanding core competencies, both existing and new.
• Contribute to the development and expansion of existing services and techniques with an eye toward innovation.
• Strive to be the best in our field.
• Work toward sharing new techniques and knowledge with others in the company.
• Assist others in the company with developing their capabilities.

Personality characteristics common among successful VMS employees

• Independent and assertive.
• Ability to take direction well and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability and desire to learn new processes, methodologies, and terminologies quickly.
• Focus on quality and efficiency.
• Collaborative, team player who enjoys work and has fun doing it.
• Critical thinker.

LOCATION

Home Office: must be able to have a home office capable of supporting work requirements and on-line meetings (Teams, Webex, Zoom, etc.) without being disturbed. Computer and other necessary equipment will be provided by the company.

Geographically: Western U.S. preferred but not required.

COMPENSATION

Salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000 depending on experience and capabilities. VMS offers competitive compensation and health care benefits, 20 days personal time off to start, 10 holidays per year, and a matching 401k Plan.

VMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

VMS is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff that honors the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of its team. Together, we strive to create, maintain, and advance a working and learning environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming to all.

VMS invites people of color, all ages, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, national origins, veteran and disability statuses to apply for this position. VMS does not tolerate discrimination or harassment and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to or based on these characteristics.

FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Value Management Strategies, Inc. discloses to you that a consumer report-including an investigative consumer report containing information as to your character, general reputation, personal characteristics and mode of living-may be obtained for employment purposes as part of the pre-employment background investigation and at any time during your employment. These reports may contain information regarding your credit history, criminal history, motor vehicle records (“driving records”), verification of your education or employment history, or other background checks. Should an investigative consumer report be requested, you will have the right to request a complete and accurate disclosure of the nature and scope of the investigation requested and a written summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

VMS is an E-Verify Employer