Junior Project Accountant (Part Time)

Junior Project Accountant (Part Time)

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects.

That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day : inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving.

It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us :

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world.

We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary :

The Project Accountant serves to perform day-to-day core project accounting functions within job-cost Deltek accounting system, including Project Initiation, Project Monitoring / Budgeting, Project Billing, Project Accruals, Accounts Payable ( A / P ) and Accounts Receivable ( A / R ) management, monthly close, preparation of financial statements as needed, internal / external reporting, and other ad-hoc tasks.

In this role, you will

• Project Set-ups : Upon award of new projects, review Contracts and Proposals, support Project Managers is the development Project Start-up Sheets, and set-up projects in accounting system with appropriate billing rate tables.
• Project Budgeting : Provide ad-hoc support to Project Managers in budgeting, billing projections, and financial analysis.
• Contract Folder Administration : Maintain contract documents, including modifications, in electronic and hard-copy folders.
• Project Billing : Work with Project Managers on a monthly basis to process invoices in accordance with contract requirements and billing instructions.

Review monthly project detail to ensure appropriateness of billable cost.

A / P Support : Work with Project Managers and other approvers for correct coding and entry of A / P invoices. Perform monthly reconciliations of payments and process journal entries.

Set up vendors in the accounting system, review vendor set-ups, and collect W-9s tax information and other supporting documentation as needed.

• A / R Support : Assist / prepare customer billings and project accruals management.
• Reporting and Analysis : Prepare and analyze financial and operational reports; prepare reports required by management, regulatory agencies, and other external parties.
• Audit Support : Support year-end and ad-hoc audits. Prepare supporting schedules and documentation.
• ERP SME : Become a subject matter expert (SME) in the company’s ERP system.
• Process Improvement : Continually work to identify and implement more efficient procedures and use of resources to improve workflow while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Other Duties : Perform other related duties as assigned by management, e.g. supporting JV tax schedules, office administrative tasks.

You will be a great fit if :

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
• You have 0-3 years of relevant job experience consistent with the duties described.
• You have Job Cost Accounting experience
• You have Accounting, Contracting, or Project billing experience for the Federal Government
• You are knowledge and understanding of US GAAP and compliance preferred. Awareness of recent pronouncements and cost accounting is a plus.
• You have experience working with Deltek accounting software. Vantagepoint a plus.

Skills / abilities :

• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Acute attention to detail
• Excellent communication, data collection, data analysis, and evaluation skills
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Intermediate to Expert Microsoft Excel skills required
• Limited travel may be required

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state / provincial, or local laws.

Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.