Accounting Associate III - Operations

Accounting Associate III - Operations

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) relies on the talent and dedication of essential corporate support functions to deliver exceptional service to our clients and support for our project managers amidst the demands of a fast-paced work environment. We have an opportunity for a highly motivated, customer service-oriented, and well-organized accounting professional to grow their career as an Accounting Associate within our Billing team, located at our company headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois.

The Accounting Associate III - Operations is an advanced level clerical position that provides accounting support for the company. In this role, you will ensure proper financial tracking and reporting for projects in your assigned region. You will collaborate closely with project managers, and other key stakeholders to maintain accurate billing and contractual obligations.

Responsibilities :

• Lead critical and complex billing initiatives which include eFiling, eBilling, project initiation, and high-level account audits.
• Provide dedicated support to specific and assigned regions and build relationships with project managers in the field to ensure information is accurate for billing purposes.
• Help develop, train, and mentor entry-level staff.
• Leading activities around the following : project setup, and billing in accordance with contractual obligations
• Maintain and project documents and SOV's.
• Reconcile project accounts, and ensure costs are accurate, while resolving any discrepancies as needed.

Requirements :

WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure, where the hourly rate is just one component of an employee's annual earnings. Additionally, employees may be eligible to receive overtime and variable compensation based on personal and company performance, often resulting in above-market annual earnings. Actual hourly rate will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity. A good faith estimate of the starting hourly rate (gross) for this position is in the following range : $27.81 - $41.71.

This non-exempt position is also eligible for WJE's industry-leading, total rewards package which enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including :

WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor). WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.