Project Accountant
About The Position
HELIX Environmental Planning (HELIX) – a growing employee-owned, California-based environmental consulting firm is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team working out of our Folsom, CA office. Established in 1991, HELIX helps public and private clients comply with environmental laws and regulations, manage natural and cultural resources, and design and construct sustainable projects. In this role, you will manage the financial aspects of assigned projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. You will maintain project data in Deltek VantagePoint, oversee billing and accounts receivable, and ensure contract-specific accounting requirements are met. Additional responsibilities include preparing subcontractor agreements, monitoring budgets, coordinating insurance documentation, and supporting audits.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- At least four years of experience in an accounting role, preferably billing
- At least four years of experience in the accounting department of an environmental consulting, engineering, architectural, or similar firm
- Strong Excel skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Deltek Software
- Bachelor’s degree
Responsibilities
- Maintain project information in VantagePoint database
- Assist with financial audits of projects
- Review and process contracts
- Research unbilled items, finalize billings, and submit invoices promptly
- Coordinate accounts receivable for assigned projects
- Prepare and enter subcontractor agreements
- Approve and allocate subcontractor invoices
- Monitor and record progress payments
- Request and maintain Certificates of Insurance
- Enter and monitor project budgets and internal revisions
- Perform miscellaneous accounting tasks as assigned by Controller
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
