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Job description
Junior Project Accountant (Hybrid)
At EXP, we're driven to provide innovative solutions for the world's built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world's most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Junior Project Accountant (Hybrid)!
In this role, you will be a part of the Finance Operations team, of the Shared Services Sector.
What a day at EXP has in store for you:
Effectively communicate with Project Managers and Sector Leads, regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to projects
Set up/review/activate projects in Deltek and maintain budgets throughout the life of the project
Close out projects upon completion
Prepare draft and final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup
Send final invoices to clients and file in-house copies in the client folder
Create monthly Project Progress Reports for each PM. Hold monthly meetings with each PM to review the report.
Investigate project variances and submit reports to management
Work with the cash receipts team members to reconcile variances that occur in the application of cash
Compile information for internal and external audits, as required
Obtain required paperwork to set up new vendors
Review and approval vendor invoices and employee expense reports
Run requested reports
Perform additional assignments as requested by PMs and Sector Leads
Communicate and coordinate with the local offices
What your experience looks like:
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
2-4 years of Accounting (AP/AR/Billing) experience with an engineering firm
Strong understanding of revenue recognition
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated with independent work habits
High attention to detail and accuracy
Experience working in a fast-paced office and deadline oriented
Working knowledge of Deltek Vision or Vantage Point software is a definite asset
The salary range for this role is $50,000 to $63,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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