Project Accountant

You deserve a job that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become an employee-owner of a growing engineering and consulting firm where we strive to provide a diverse and equitable culture of support and opportunities. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and we are excited to have you be a part of it.

The Impact You Will Have:

Alliant Engineering, Inc., an award-winning engineering, land surveying, and construction services firm, is looking for a Project Accountant to join our accounting team in downtown Minneapolis. This position will assist with the monthly invoicing and other transactions related to the billing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions within our accounting department.

This position will interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization. Our ideal candidate must have a positive attitude, be a team player, have a high level of interpersonal skills, and be able to be trusted to handle sensitive and confidential material. This is a hybrid position with the option to work up to 2 days remotely. 

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Project Managers (PMs) to ensure clients receive accurate bills in a timely manner.
• Monitor unpaid bills and follow up with project managers and clients to secure payment.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is available for contract terms and billing terms.
• Assist PMs throughout the entire project life cycle from project opening to project closeout.
• Provide necessary data for PMs and others regarding project financial status.
• Coordinate with subconsultants to ensure invoices are accurate and meet our clients’ requirements.
• Prepare other reports as necessary or as requested by the Billing Manager
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Associate Degree in Accounting; Finance, or related field.
• Ability to learn new technologies, tools, and platforms.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office Suite and Windows applications
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to problem solve.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior billing experience within the construction/engineering industry
• Experience with Deltek Vision or VantagePoint, e-billing portals e.g. Textura, ProCore, Supply Pro
• Experience with general ledger entries and account reconciliations.

Benefits:

At Alliant, we take care of our employees by offering a world class benefit package including:

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Market-Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs
• Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Wellness Programs and Competitions
• Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs
• Flexible Schedules
• Casual Work Environment
• Paid Professional Development and Training
• Community Involvement/Charity Events
• Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, Etc.)

Who We Are:

Alliant Engineering, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a growing engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying firm with a strong culture of customer service, quality, delivery, and innovation. At Alliant we work hard; we have fun; and we love it.

We design solutions that address current needs while paving the way for a brighter future. We provide a culture of diversity, equity, and support, where everyone is given the opportunity to grow and succeed. We approach every project with unwavering confidence yet remain humbly committed to designing work that speaks for itself. At Alliant, our employee-owners are the force behind our success, and we can't wait for you to join us to build better communities with excellence and passion.

The base salary for this position is expected to be in the range of $50,000 - $60,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.