Staff Accountant

About the role

CP Engineers delivers innovative solutions in site/civil, water/wastewater, municipal, MEP, and construction management and administration services, serving private, municipal, county, and regional clients for decades. The firm fosters a collaborative, people‑first environment with competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to grow alongside experienced professionals, resulting in high employee satisfaction and three consecutive Best Places to Work honors. The Accounting Professional will support day‑to‑day accounting operations, payroll administration, accounts payable, financial reporting, and client billing, working closely with accounting, operations, project management, and leadership teams to ensure accurate financial information, timely reporting, and efficient business operations.

Responsibilities

• Process bi‑weekly payroll through ADP, including reviewing payroll data, coordinating approvals, maintaining records, and responding to payroll‑related inquiries
• Prepare and distribute utilization reports to support leadership, project managers, and operational decision‑making
• Prepare and maintain revenue reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting deadlines
• Manage the full accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, approvals, payment processing, and vendor record maintenance
• Assist with monthly client billing by preparing billing information, reviewing supporting documentation, and coordinating with project managers
• Maintain organized accounting records, reconciliations, files, and supporting documentation
• Support month‑end accounting activities and assist with internal financial reporting processes
• Communicate professionally with vendors, employees, project managers, and internal stakeholders regarding accounting, payroll, billing, and payment matters
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation, reporting consistency, and workflow efficiency
• Provide backup support for additional accounting and administrative functions as needed

Requirements

• Prior experience in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable, billing, or a related accounting function required
• Experience using ADP or another payroll processing platform preferred; experience with ADP TotalSource is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general accounting or ERP systems required
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial records, payroll, invoices, and reporting
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and maintain confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, reliable, proactive, and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with team members
• Experience in professional services, engineering, architecture, construction, or project‑based billing environments preferred
• Familiarity with Deltek Ajera or similar project accounting software preferred
• Understanding of utilization reporting, revenue reporting, project billing, and professional services financial reporting preferred
• Experience supporting monthly billing cycles and coordinating with project managers preferred
• Experience maintaining accounting documentation, audit support materials, and process checklists preferred

Benefits

• Hybrid/remote work flexibility
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition, professional license, and association fee reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Support for employee work/life balance
• Training and development opportunities
• Performance‑based bonuses and growth incentives

Pay

Compensation: $65,000‑$80,000 annually