Junior Project Accountant
About The Position
Junior Project Accountant 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 Junior Project Accountant is a key position on our Finance team, responsible for financial administration and fiscal management aspects of various projects. Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Executives, the Junior Project Accountant ensures financial compliance, tracks project expenditures, manages invoicing, and oversees accounts receivable. The ideal candidate has accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills, is able to positively interact with key members of the project team and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in the AEC industry or other project-based environment.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with various stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects and deadlines.
- Regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with arms, and communicate effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Deltek Vision is an asset but not required
Responsibilities
- Set up, coordinate, and evaluate project financial administration, including budgeting and expenditure tracking.
- Oversee the monthly billing process, including invoice preparation, approval, and compliance with contractual requirements.
- Administer accounts receivable, resolving financial disputes with owners, architects, and vendors.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and reporting standards.
- Manage subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and invoice approvals.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
