What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accounting Specialist position at LJA Logo 2023?
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
