Accounting Specialist (Corporate Shared Services)

About the role

DOWL is a top‑ranked, multi‑disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services, with in‑house expertise in Civil and Land Development, Construction‑Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. The Finance and Accounting Department manages financial operations, ensures accurate reporting, and meets compliance requirements, supporting both corporate operations and project‑specific functions. As an Accounting Specialist, you will prepare invoices, process cash receipts, manage project reporting and setup in Deltek Vantagepoint, work closely with Project Managers on billing and collections, assist with audit preparation, and serve as a knowledgeable resource across accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly invoice and related reports.
• Assists Project Managers with client invoicing questions and collection.
• Researches cash receipts, coding, and posting of receipts.
• Prepares remote bank deposit.
• Assists Project Managers with project coordination to include system setup, project maintenance, and document management.
• Reviews monthly financial project reporting to ensure accuracy for revenue recognition and client invoicing.
• Provides back‑up assistance to other accounting technicians.
• Assists with audit preparation.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Three to five years' experience in accounting.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree preferred.
• Experience in architecture/engineering/construction environment preferred.

Skills

• Highly detail oriented and organized in work.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to self‑motivate, act, and operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external parties to maximize performance, problem solving, and results.
• Strong understanding of business office management.

Benefits

• High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) including employer contribution.
• Flexible spending account.
• Dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Dependent care account.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contributions for matching, profit sharing, and student debt repayment.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues at a minimum of 16 days per year, accruing from the first day of employment.
• Nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Professional development opportunities, including professional communications training.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Generous paid holidays, personal leave, extended family/medical leave, and employee referral bonus program.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and a credit check. All information will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.