Accounting Administrator

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as an Accounting Administratorbased in our Richmond, VA, Durham, NC or Houston, TX lab.

Who are we?  We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions.  Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and over 3000 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges
• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
• Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
• Competitive compensation package: hourly pay will range from $26.00 to $27.00commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
• Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.

Enthalpy Analytical, a subsidiary of Montrose Environmental Group, is currently seeking a Full-Time Accounting Specialist to join our Finance team.

A typical day starts with checking emails and requests from lab teams to prioritize tasks. You’ll review and process accounts payable invoices, match POs to receipts, and resolve basic discrepancies with vendors or internal staff. Throughout the day, you’ll support accounting activities such as preparing journal entries, uploading customer invoices, and completing routine account or system reconciliations. You’ll work closely with the divisional finance team and lab managers to ensure transactions are accurate, issues are resolved quickly, and financial data stays up to date. The day wraps up with updating trackers, assisting with month-end tasks, and preparing documentation to support the broader finance and accounting function.

The Accounting & Finance Specialist serves as a center of excellence for Enthalpy’s laboratory accounts payable function. In this role, the specialist acts as a key liaison between Enthalpies

laboratories, Corporate AP, and Purchasing, ensuring strong communication and seamless coordination across teams. This position is responsible for reviewing and processing vendor invoices accurately, timely, and in full compliance with company policies.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and committed to accuracy. They thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and take pride in delivering reliable financial support to our laboratory operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process vendor invoices in Workday accurately and on time, ensuring proper coding and compliance with company policies.
• Serve as a liaison between division laboratories, Corporate AP, and vendors to ensure smooth communication and issue resolution.
• Address vendor inquiries and discrepancies, including resolving invoice/PO mismatches and troubleshooting billing issues.
• Request missing documentation from vendors such as POs, invoices, packing slips, and W-9s to support proper processing and setup.
• Assist with laboratory check requests and ensure all time-sensitive AP tasks are completed promptly.
• Compile and report month-end use tax on laboratory purchases missing sales tax and submit to Corporate.
• Review monthly and quarterly P&Ls to ensure expenses are correctly coded; prepare journal entries for reclasses, accruals, and other adjustments as needed.
• Support monthly financial reporting by assisting with variance commentary against budget/forecast.
• Prepare utility and freight expense analyses and other cost reviews as requested.
• Support internal and external audits by coordinating with laboratories and providing requested documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Two or more years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting, or a similar role preferably in environmental services

SKILLS & COMPETANCIES

• Solid understanding of Accounts Payable processes and general accounting principles
• Strong Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, lookups, and data validation
• Strong communication skill and organizational skills
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and completeness
• Able to work independently or collaboratively with teams across multiple locations
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Workday ERP, LIMS are a plus

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are going to be blunt – the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced,

dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, and head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match.

Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.