Accounting Assistant

At McFarland Johnson (MJ), you’ll own your future. We're a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of experience delivering innovative engineering, planning, environmental, technology, and construction solutions that make a lasting impact on the clients and communities we serve. Certified as a Great Place to Work, our employee-owners describe MJ's culture as collaborative, people-focused, and supportive. Join us and help shape the future of infrastructure, together.

Join MJ as an Accounting Assistant and support the people, projects, and daily operations of our growing engineering and consulting firm. As part of our Business Office team, you will use your attention to detail and organizational skills to help prepare client invoices, assist with payment processing, order office supplies, and maintain accurate accounting records. Under the direction of MJ’s Controller, this entry-level position offers an opportunity to develop practical accounting skills while collaborating with colleagues across the firm.

This position is based in Binghamton, New York.

• Prepare accurate routine and customized client invoices in accordance with contract terms and billing schedules.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to review supporting documentation, verify billing information, and resolve discrepancies before invoices are issued.
• Assist with accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, documentation, and payment processing.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounting records, files, and supporting documentation.
• Respond to routine billing and payment inquiries and coordinate with Project Managers, vendors, and clients as needed.
• Perform routine administrative tasks, including office supply ordering, data entry, scanning, and filing.
• Assist with other accounting projects and related tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in accounting, business, or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of accounting clerk, billing, accounts payable, or related experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of invoicing, billing, and basic accounting practices; experience in the engineering, construction, or professional services industry preferred.
• Ability to learn accounting and project management software quickly.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with careful attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Be part of an award-winning, employee-owned firm that values innovation and client-focused service.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm and support projects that make a difference in the communities we serve.
• Build practical accounting skills in a supportive, growth-oriented work environment.
• Enjoy flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a culture that values balance so you can thrive both professionally and personally.

• Compensation: $25-$30 per hour, plus eligibility for an annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including paid parental leave.
• Fully contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) match.
• Technical training and professional development opportunities.

Join a team where your work has purpose, your ideas are valued, and your growth is personal.