Accounting Assistant

About Us

At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem‑solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high‑quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Accounting Assistant to join our team in a fully remote capacity. This role is heavily focused on project accounting and client billing and will support both our Eastern and Pacific Time Zone operations (with primary support aligned to Eastern Time). Must be located within the U.S.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience with contract‑based billing (Cost Plus, Time & Materials, and Fixed Price), thrives in a deadline‑driven environment, and can work independently while collaborating closely with project managers and senior billing staff.

• Assist Senior Billers with gathering and organizing backup documentation for cost‑based projects
• Prepare and process client invoices (Cost Plus, Time & Materials, and Fixed Price) in accordance with contract terms
• Compile and review supporting documentation required for invoicing compliance
• Set up projects in accounting systems based on contract review and approved budgets
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure accurate project setup and billing alignment
• Maintain organized and audit‑ready financial records
• Prepare and maintain manual invoice tracking spreadsheets as needed
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the finance team

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of professional accounting experience with a strong emphasis on billing
• Experience with contract‑based invoicing (Cost Plus, T&M, Fixed Price)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines efficiently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Analytical mindset with solid problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)
• Working knowledge of Adobe software

Applications should represent your own work and experience. AI generated resumes will not be considered.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants who require sponsorship at any point will not be considered.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.

$50,000—$60,000 USD
The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.

At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team‑centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.

EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work‑life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships that has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We offer paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, knowledge sharing, industry advancement, professional associations, and industry conferences. EA is proud to offer a fantastic benefits package that includes the following:

• 401k with…