IT Financial Assistant

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you a detail-oriented and organized individual looking for a flexible role in finance and accounting? VHB is currently seeking an IT Financial Assistant to join our team. As a member of our IT department, you will be providing crucial support in accounts payable, purchase orders, reconciliation, contract tracking, and business planning/reporting for our technology-related spend.

This position would be out of one of VHB’s New England offices, preferably Watertown, MA or Bedford, NH and would have the option to work from home if needed for up to 50% of the time.

Core Values

Integrity - You act proactively to prevent conflicts of interest.

Diversity - You appreciate the value a diverse team provides and bring unique characteristics yourself.

Stewardship - You believe in building to last and passing it on to the next generation.

Learning and Development - You learn and experiment constantly.

Responsibilities 

• Assist in managing accounts payable and ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
• Process purchase orders and invoices in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform regular reconciliations of accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Assist in hardware and software invoicing reconciliation with outside vendors
• Track and manage contracts, ensuring all details are up-to-date.
• Collaborate with the IT department to streamline financial processes and procedures.
• Work with IT Leadership to assist with business planning, plan updates, and reporting on various operational expenses for the team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail is a must.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technical platforms
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI or other data dashboard tools is a plus
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of related accounting and/or finance experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred
• Proficiency in accounting software Vantagepoint and Microsoft Office Suite.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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