Billing Specialist / Project Accountant

Kleinfelder Inc • San Diego, CA

4d • $21 - $35

About The Position

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Corporate Services team is looking for you! From Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, and Information Technology to Legal and Health & Safety, our corporate employees are part of the Kleinfelder ecosystem - supporting the projects that improve the communities we work and live in.
Step into Your New Role
Kleinfelder has a great opportunity for a Billing Specialist / Project Accountant. This position will be based in our Sacramento, CA location.
Reporting to the Billing Center Manager, this position will be responsible for:
Providing financial management support to Project Managers in terms of:
client invoicing project payables
verifying chargeable time to projects
monitoring budgets
generating reports and ensuring accounting procedure compliance
Directly addressing Project Manager and/or client inquiries in a collaborative manner.
Coordinating assigned staff.
Working under minimal supervision from manager within specific guidelines and protocols on complex assignments/problems of limited scope.

Requirements

• Education: Associate's degree from two-year College or in Accounting, Finance or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: 6 years of billing experience with at least 2 - 3 years in an A/E environment preferred and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations required.
• Other Knowledge and Skills: Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to work in a highly interactive environment required.
• Knowledge of the project structure in a client/consultant business environment.
• Exceptional professional communication skills required.
• Knowledge of DELTEK Vision, the ERP software a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2 - 3 years in an A/E environment preferred
• Knowledge of DELTEK Vision, the ERP software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Providing financial management support to Project Managers in terms of:
• client invoicing project payables
• verifying chargeable time to projects
• monitoring budgets
• generating reports and ensuring accounting procedure compliance
• Directly addressing Project Manager and/or client inquiries in a collaborative manner.
• Coordinating assigned staff.
• Working under minimal supervision from manager within specific guidelines and protocols on complex assignments/problems of limited scope.

Benefits

• Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
• The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law.
• Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
• Salary range: $21.10-$35.22
• We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree