p>Responsibilities: Generates client invoices for assigned projects for multiple project managers across the country, with exposure to a variety of clients and types of services Prepares project financial reports, budget tracking, variance analyses, and backlog forecasts as needed by clients or management to aid in the understanding of project status Interacts with sub-consultants; reviews and processes their invoices for payment Analyze contracts for the project set up and billing terms to provide needed tracking in the project accounting system Communicates and coordinates with principals, project managers, clients, sub-consultants, and other accounting staff concerning billing and project accounting matters, with an emphasis on highlighting and resolving issues Works closely with project managers and clients to facilitate and improve accounts receivable collections Works collaboratively with both project managers and accounting team management to prepare a variety of other financial analyses and reporting Provide administrative support, such as file management, copying, scanning, and uploading sensitive correspondence, and meeting facilitation. Ideal candidates will have the following:
Associate's degree or Higher in Education 4-6 years of billing/project accounting experience with a professional service firm, contractor, or other service-based organizations Experience billing local government contracts, time and materials, cost reimbursable and fixed fee projects in the architecture, engineering, or construction industry is a plus A desire to learn about environmental science and the engineering industry as well as to develop your project accounting skills to have a positive impact on client satisfaction and the success of the work we perform Detailed-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills Proficient with Microsoft word and excel Experience with BST Global ERP or similar cost accounting systems is a plus Strong analytical and management skills Self-motivated, resourceful, and learns quickly.