Accounting & Payroll Assistant

Guidepost Solutions LLC • Full-time • Washington, District of Columbia, United States • $52.21k - $69.80k / year • 1d ago

Full Time

Washington D.C.

Posted on July 25, 2025

Summary/Objective

This full-time, non-exempt position will be responsible for payroll timesheets and expense review, organize and coordinate all office and administrative duties. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, proficiency in computer programs, ability to multi-task, provide attention to detail, a high level of professionalism and integral team player.

Core Responsibilities

Liaison with accounting, HR Payroll and the production teams to ensure proper and accurate submittals for time, expense, and payroll. Assess, evaluate, and facilitate processes to help determine what is most efficient in order to meet time sensitive deadlines
Work with regional offices to review, collect, and compile timesheets to ensure time is entered on-time, accurately and in compliance with both state and government regulations for both salaried and hourly employees; work with accounting to make needed time entry adjustments
Work with regional offices to review all submitted expenses to ensure receipts match submitted expense entries; work with accounting to make adjustments
Review and reconcile all invoices and process billing for all office (non-project) needs
Provide senior leadership support, as needed
Review active projects to ensure job folders have fully executed contracts
Assist in complying with certifications and project insurance requirements; order requested insurance certificates and endorsements based on contractual requirements
Research project contracts against A/R report
A/P for Dallas and Chicago; expenses for Singapore and London offices
Monitor and run reports for billable hours, posted transactions and project details
Main point of contact for building maintenance, general office administration (i.e., new hire onboarding, etc.)

Competencies

Customer Service
Professionalism
Organization
Attention to Detail
Ethical Practice

Required Education and Experience

Associates degree and/or 2-3 years of relevant office or accounting experience
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred Education and Experience

Knowledge of office administration
Expertise in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint (intermediate level to advanced)
Understanding of insurance and its business requirements
Light accounting experience
Experience in handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately
Ability to recognize and prioritize issues and take appropriate actions

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Range

The base annual salary range offered for this position is based on numerous factors, including job-related skills and knowledge, experience, specific location, relevant education and/or training. In addition to the annual salary, we offer a full benefits package.

Guidepost Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.