Project Accountant - Traffic & Transportation Sector
Bennett Engineering Services
Full-time
On-site
Roseville, California, United States
$75,000 - $100,000 USD yearly
Project Accountant - Traffic & Transportation Sector
Bennett Engineering Services (BEN|EN) has been providing civil engineering services since 1995. We are a multi-disciplinary, civil engineering firm that provides services in transportation, wastewater, water, city engineering, urban design, and site development. Our core values demonstrate our commitment to not only our clients but our employees and their families. We pride ourselves on our family-centered atmosphere that builds employee relationships while cultivating a balance of professional and private life.
Position Summary: As a Project Accountant, you will be crucial in overseeing the financial management of our projects for the Traffic and Transportation Sectors. Your key duties will include generating monthly client invoices, researching, and tracking receivables, and processing contracts. A critical aspect of the role involves collaborating with project managers to assess financial status and invoicing. We are looking for a resourceful and adaptable individual who thrives in a dynamic setting.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities
- Prepare FAR-compliant forms for proposals/projects
- Prepare and process all documents relating to client & subconsultant contracts and amendments
- Prepare client invoice packages and follow up on outstanding payments
- Process subconsultant invoices
- Maintain project financial and contractual records in Deltek Ajera and SharePoint
- Prepare project financial status reports and other project correspondence to aid project management
- Contribute to the overall general office and administrative tasks as needed
Requirements
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Must be available to work onsite at least 2 days per week in either our Roseville or Sacramento offices.
- Must be onsite at least 1 day per month in our Sacramento office.
- 3+ years of project accounting experience working with engineering, construction, or architectural firms
- Comprehensive understanding of direct, indirect, allowable, and unallowable costs associated with the FAR & GAAP accounting principles
- Comprehensive understanding of AASHTO Uniform Auditing & Accounting Guide requirements
- Competent in oral and written communications
- Attention to detail
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Edge, Project)
- Comprehensive understanding of complex Excel spreadsheets (pivot tables, formulas, data format/sort/filter, VLOOKUP, etc.)
- Experience working with project management software applications, preferably Deltek Ajera
Benefits
- Work Flexibility: Flexible Work Schedules, Telework Capabilities
- Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Long-Term Disability Policies
- 401K Retirement/Profit Sharing: Company Matched Contributions to Roth and/or Traditional 401K, Access to a Financial Advisor
- Paid Time Off: Minimum 15 days Paid Time Off, 5 days Paid Sick Leave, 9 Paid Holidays
- Professional Growth Paid Training: In-House Training Academy, Strong Support for Continued Education, Professional Memberships
- Personal Fulfillment: Employee Recognition Program, Teambuilding Activities, Community Outreach Participation, Fun Work Environment!
Supplemental Pay Types
- Performance Bonuses
- Monthly Allowance for Health and Wellness, Phone, and Ergonomic Environment
Pay Transparency Statement
The compensation range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider several factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.