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Project Accountant

Sain Associates
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2025

Birmingham, AL | Full-time | Accounting | 1 Position Available

At Sain Associates, we are engineers who love designing and providing exceptional service to our clients. To do our job well, we need a great Project Accountant to join our team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working on compliance, minding the details, and ensuring accurate information.

We are looking for someone who will assist our Project Managers with the project delivery system from start to finish. Your responsibilities for each project's lifecycle would include setting up projects in our accounting software per billing and contract specifications; monitoring budgets during the project; and tracking accounts receivable during project closeout. You would also be the gatekeeper for record-keeping at the firm by verifying all signed contracts and other necessary documentation are filed.

Job Duties

  • Work with our accounting software daily
  • Run reports using our accounting software
  • Collect project documentation
  • Review fee estimates prepared by project managers
  • Assist project managers in preparing invoices
  • Monitor accounts receivable

Must Haves

  • 3 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Understanding of accounting principles
  • Associate's degree in accounting is preferred.
  • Ability to learn new accounting software
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Experience with the billing process
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and trustworthy
  • Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience using Deltek Vantagepoint, our new ERP software
  • Experience working in an engineering firm or the professional services industry that has billable hours
  • Experience in the banking industry
  • Some familiarity with contracts
  • Your Work at Sain

    Grow your career the way you want. All staff have check-ins throughout the year to support their career goals. We also offer in-house lunch and learns as well as have employee-led groups like the Technology Group.

    Enjoy more work-life balance. Our accounting professionals work typically 40 hours each week. We also offer the option to work from home on Fridays.

    Join a great place to work. Our Funtime Committee plans events throughout the year where we celebrate everything from birthdays to baby showers. We also host wellness programs to help you reach your personal wellness goals.

    Have a voice in our company's future . Our leadership invites employees to be involved in our annual strategic business plan. We also create opportunities to give feedback through staff surveys and focus groups.

    Collaborate across departments . You will have ability to work with our transportation engineers, planners, and surveyors on invoices, monthly billing, and reports.

    Partner with an award-winning team that is focused on excellence . Through our diverse practice areas, we are shaping communities to provide more livable and vibrant spaces and infrastructure. Examples include Redstone Advanced Gateway , Dunnavant Square Pedestrian Tunnel , and Tiger 7 - High Ore Line Connector .

    To learn more about who we are, visit our blog !

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

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