About GESTRA Engineering

GESTRA Engineering is a consulting firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing. GESTRA was founded in 2000 to provide Government Agencies, Municipalities, Engineers, Architects and Contractors with high quality and cost efficient engineering services. Our projects range in size and complexity from large development projects to small challenging assignments. To enhance the capabilities of technical personnel, GESTRA maintains in house and external training programs. GESTRA provides a wide range of services, starting during the initial planning and feasibility studies to project completion.

For their employees, GESTRA sponsors and encourages employee participation in regional activities of field related professional organizations. Our geotechnical exploration and engineering services help engineers, architects and developers in selecting a suitable site, understanding the potential problems, determining the most suitable foundation type and estimating the soil bearing capacities. During the construction phase, GESTRA provides a full range of construction material quality control and quality assurance services to help maintain compliance with the project plan and specifications.

Our firm is looking for a highly motivated and reliable individual who would be responsible for assisting our Administration Department as a Project Accountant. They would be primarily working with our Owner, Admin Department Manager, Internal Project Managers and Wisconsin Department of Transportation team members as needed.

Qualifications

Knowledge of CARS and Masterworks Online Portals

Experience working with Department of Transportation Accounting/Financials/Audit

Associates degree or at least five years of experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent active listening skills

Great customer service skills and responsiveness

Possesses soft skills and exudes them

Manages time and task list/personal scheduling

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities

Possesses enthusiasm for organization and cleanliness

Mains professional appearance and attitude at all times

Ability to handle confidential materials discreetly and efficiently

Proven ability to work independently and with initiative in completing work assignments and meeting deadlines

Advanced Microsoft skills to include Outlook, Excel, Word

Knowledge in QuickBooks Desktop (Current)

Knowledge of QuickBooks Online (Transitioning to)

Has technical prowess and experience

Can type at least 40-60 wpm

Produces work with a high level of accuracy

Demonstrated accuracy in grammar, spelling and proofing

Ability to sit for 8 hours at a time

Responsibilities:

Use CARS and Masterworks Online portals for Department of Transportation Projects

Process WisDOT Audits as needed

Help improve our WisDOT Project Processes and assist in training team members as needed

Accounts Receivables as needed

Monthly cycle of invoice reation

Maintain accurate records of financial transactions

Update and maintain the general ledger

Monthly reconciliation of entries

Recording of debits and credits

Monthly creation of Reports like Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statement, Indicator Report

May Assist Admin Department with following tasks in relation Office Work Flow:

· Assists with shredding of old documents, filing, inventory, organization and tidying.

· Maintains general and confidential files for department

· Incumbent will fill-in where necessary for phone coverage, vacations or illness

· General office skills including making single copies and scans

· Answers routine questions requiring knowledge of business function

· Typing and Data Entry Duties- correct format, correcting any spelling or grammatical errors

· Information Tracking in Microsoft Excel

· Working with Clients/Vendors and troubleshooting

· Performs other duties, as requested

On the Job

Dress code is business casual

Admin office hours are Mon-Fri between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm with 1 hour lunch

Assisting Owner, Admin Department Manager, Project Managers as needed

Pay and Benefits

Pay is based on experience

Health, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD/Life

Retirement benefit options are available.

Paid time off (Vacation, Sick pay, etc.) available.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 11 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to Relocate:

• Milwaukee, WI 53207: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person