Mid-Level Project Accountant

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is currently seeking a Project Accountant to work on project setup, billing, and accounts receivable activities. This individual will work as part of our Corporate Finance team and report to the Project Accounting Supervisor. The Project Accountant supports all billing related responsibilities for local and international engineering projects. Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation meets integrity, diversity, and a commitment to quality. The position's responsibilities will encompass, but not be limited to, the following: Perform setup for customers, projects, contracts, and inter-company billing for both domestic and foreign projects in the Costpoint system Work on projects that include multi-currency billing, foreign taxes, withholding, and retention Assist with monthly Inter-Company billing processing Maintain responsibility for high levels of accuracy and completeness of bill preparation to ensure that bills are in agreement with client billing arrangements and system records Prepare invoice packages for approval by Project Managers, including all applicable backup, as required per contract terms Submit invoice packages to clients per contract terms, often through online portals Maintain project invoice/billing files and all supporting documents associated with invoicing/billing Perform project close out and reconciliation Assist with reconciliations of Open Billing Detail to General Ledger Research and resolve billing and payment discrepancies Perform additional billing duties as assigned This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in our downtown Chicago office and working remotely from home.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (preferred) or an associate's degree with at least 3 years of related experience in project cost accounting
4+ years of experience
Strong experience in MS Excel and Adobe Acrobat required
Excellent data entry skills
Detail oriented team player comfortable in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to prioritize responsibilities and juggle multiple tasks
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Open to occasional overtime
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with foreign currency billing is a plus
Experience with Workday is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform setup for customers, projects, contracts, and inter-company billing for both domestic and foreign projects in the Costpoint system
Work on projects that include multi-currency billing, foreign taxes, withholding, and retention
Assist with monthly Inter-Company billing processing
Maintain responsibility for high levels of accuracy and completeness of bill preparation to ensure that bills are in agreement with client billing arrangements and system records
Prepare invoice packages for approval by Project Managers, including all applicable backup, as required per contract terms
Submit invoice packages to clients per contract terms, often through online portals
Maintain project invoice/billing files and all supporting documents associated with invoicing/billing
Perform project close out and reconciliation
Assist with reconciliations of Open Billing Detail to General Ledger
Research and resolve billing and payment discrepancies
Perform additional billing duties as assigned