Accounting Associate III - Operations

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. • Northbrook, IL

97d • $27 - $41

About The Position

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) relies on the talent and dedication of essential corporate support functions to deliver exceptional service to our external 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 a 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
• Leadership abilities and strategic thinking.

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.

Benefits

• Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options.
• Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay vesting immediately.
• Time off to care for yourself and others.
• Investments in employees’ educational assistance and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees