Accounting Specialist (Corporate Shared Services)
About The Position
The Finance and Accounting Department at DOWL is responsible for managing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and meeting all compliance requirements. The department consists of a high performing team that plays a vital role in sustaining the company’s profitability and operational success. The team supports both corporate operations and project specific functions, working across the organization to provide full cycle accounting services, reporting, and forecasting. As an Accounting Specialist, your responsibilities will span a wide range of tasks, including invoice preparation, cash receipt processing, project reporting, project setup and maintenance in Deltek Vantagepoint, and special assignments that support both corporate functions and project-specific needs. You’ll work closely with Project Managers to ensure billing accuracy and timely collections, assist with audit preparation, and serve as a knowledgeable resource across accounting functions. At DOWL, we recognize that our people are our most valuable asset—that’s why we invest in ongoing training, offer robust support systems, and provide competitive compensation and benefits to help you thrive and grow within the company. Join our team and enjoy a range of fantastic benefits designed to support your growth and well-being! We offer professional development opportunities, including professional communications training, and a tuition reimbursement program. Health benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with an employer contribution Health Savings Account plan. Secure your future with a 401(k) company matching plan, profit sharing, and additional contributions for eligible student debt payments! We offer generous paid holidays, personal leave, extended family/medical leave, and an employee referral bonus program. At our company, we invest in you every step of the way!
Requirements
- Three to five years' experience in accounting.
- Highly detail oriented and organized in work.
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to self-motivate, act, and operate independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficient with Microsoft Applications.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external parties to maximize performance, problem solving, and results.
- Strong understanding of business office management.
Nice To Haves
- Accounting degree preferred.
- Experience in architecture/engineering/construction environment preferred.
- Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepares monthly invoice and related reports.
- Assists Project Managers with client invoicing questions and collection.
- Researches cash receipts, coding, and posting of receipts.
- Prepares remote bank deposit.
- Assists Project Managers with project coordination to include system setup, project maintenance, and document management.
- Review monthly financial project reporting to ensure accuracy for revenue recognition and client invoicing.
- Provide back-up assistance to other accounting technicians.
- Assist with audit preparation.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Benefits
- High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) (including employer contribution).
- flexible spending account
- dental
- vision
- life and AD&D insurance
- short- and long-term disability insurance
- dependent care account
- employee assistance program
- a 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contributions for matching
- profit sharing
- student debt repayment
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- professional development opportunities
- professional communications training
- tuition reimbursement program
- medical
- employee referral bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
