What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accounting Specialist position at LJA Engineering?
Title : Project Accounting Specialist
LJA is an employee-owned company, and our people carry pride in their projects and their workplaces. We have talented employees across the nation and are always looking for exceptional individuals to join the LJA team. With 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future. We offer great benefits and are 100% employee owned.
Summary : Accounting & administrative support for day-to-day activities of Project Managers
Accounting Responsibilities :
Project setup and maintenance
Weekly / monthly invoicing to clients - lump sum, time & material, % of completion basis
Preparation of spreadsheet invoices to include detailed backup documentation
Provide project, billing, A / R and other misc. reports as needed
Assist Project Managers and Collections group with resolving outstanding AR issues
Revenue and job cost analysis
Monitor sub consultants including reviewing contract and insurance certificates to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, track payment status
Accounts payable review and coding, entry as needed
Document archival pertaining to projects and client / sub-consultant contracts
Work directly with various project managers, administrative support and management
Special projects as requested by manager
Physical Requirements :
Sit for extended periods of time working on computer
Organizational Relationships
This position reports to the Project Accounting Supervisor
Titles of positions reporting directly to this position : None
Required Experience & Education
3-5 years of experience in a billing position
Experience with billing for public / government and / or land development clients, with good understanding of specified rates and multipliers
Experience in the Engineering or Construction industry preferred
Experience with ERP project-based accounting systems (BST, Deltek, Clearview / InFocus, etc.)
Experience with invoice submittal via client portals
Associates degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
Must be detail oriented and organized
Must be able to multi-task and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
Must be self-motivated and strive to produce quality work
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
