Project Accounting Specialist

LJA•Hoover, AL

17h

About The Position

As a Project Accounting Specialist at LJA Business Solutions, you will be responsible for accounting and administrative support for the day-to-day activities of Project Managers.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in a billing position
Experience with billing for public/government clients, with good understanding of specified/fixed rates (rate schedules) and multipliers
Experience with ERP project-based accounting systems (BST, Deltek, Clearview/InFocus, etc.)
Experience with invoice submittal via client portals
Able to work effectively both independent and in a team environment
Must be detail oriented and organized
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
Must be self-motivated and strive to produce quality work

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Engineering or Construction industry

Responsibilities

Setting up and maintaining projects
Invoicing clients on a weekly/monthly basis – lump sum, time & material, % of completion basis
Preparing spreadsheet invoices to include detailed backup documentation
Providing project, billing, A/R and other miscellaneous reports as needed
Assisting Project Managers and Collections group with resolving outstanding AR issues
Analyzing revenue and job cost
Monitoring sub-consultants including reviewing contract and insurance certificates to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, track payment status
Completing accounts payable review and coding, entry as needed
Archiving documents pertaining to projects and client/sub-consultant contracts
Working directly with various project managers, administrative support and management
Working directly with client contacts for billing/receivables
Assisting with special projects as requested by manager

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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.