Project Accounting Specialist

LJA • Pelican Bay, FL

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About The Position

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Project Accounting Specialist at LJA Business Solutions, you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day activities of Project Managers.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a billing position
• Experience with billing specified/fixed rates (rate schedules) and/or multipliers
• Experience with invoice submittal via client portals

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Engineering or Construction industry preferred
• Experience with ERP project-based accounting systems preferred (BST, Deltek, Clearview/InFocus, etc.)
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
• Must be self-motivated and strive to produce quality work
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Assisting with project setup & maintenance
• Reviewing contracts to verify terms for accurate project setup & invoicing
• Completing weekly/monthly invoicing to clients – lump sum, time & material, % of completion basis
• Providing project, billing, budget, A/R, and other misc. reports as needed for Project Managers or Accounting Management
• Assisting Project Managers and Collections group with AR review & outstanding balance resolution
• Analyzing revenue and job cost analysis
• Monitoring sub-consultants including reviewing contract and insurance certificates to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, track payment status
• Entering accounts payable review and coding, entry as needed
• Archiving document archival pertaining to projects and client/sub-consultant contracts
• Providing backup for general office support (bank deposits, COI requests, phones, office open/close)
• Working directly with various project managers, administrative support and management
• Working directly with client contacts for billing/receivables
• Additional special projects as requested by manager

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

What This Job Offers

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