Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic medium size consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for a full-time Accounting Assistant in our Cheyenne, Wyoming office.
WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. Since its founding in 1990, the WEST team has shaped the foundation of what we do, and what we believe in through our core values and key principles. Our work matters to our clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals.
Please click here to see what benefits WEST offers!
The minimum base hourly rate for this position is $19.81 and the maximum starting hourly rate is $22.64, plus additional annual profit-sharing bonus potential. Salary may vary based on education, knowledge and experience.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will have experience in accounting/bookkeeping rules and practices. The Accounting Assistant will work individually and with our accounting team, support staff, project managers, field staff, scientists and biometricians.
Responsibilities:
- Review and process a high volume of employee expense reports in the Deltek Vantagepoint accounting system.
- Ensure all submitted reimbursement requests have proper backup documentation, accurate coding, and approval, and comply with corporate policy.
- Research and handle inquiries from colleagues in a prompt and professional manner.
- Create and present training resources involving expense reports to new and existing employees.
- Contribute towards improvement initiatives.
- Maintain process documentation.
- Assist with special projects and other tasks as assigned/needed.
This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of the duties which may be associated with this position.