Project Accountant 1

About the role

In the role of Project Accountant 1, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports
• Conduct accurate contract documentation, administration and maintenance including fee and budget entry
• Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues
• Cook up the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Aid multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis
• Perform other duties as needed

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports
• Conduct accurate contract documentation, administration and maintenance including fee and budget entry
• Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues
• Cook up the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Aid multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook

Qualifications

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success
• Includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

(Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

• Illinois: $55,440.00 - $$79,200.00

Schedule

Full-time

Business Class

Marketing and Admin

Employee Status

Regular