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About The Position

Requirements

• Strong business acumen, attention to detail, critical thinking skills, project management capabilities, and effective time management to support simultaneous projects
• 5+ years’ experience with functions of invoicing, payroll and general AP/AR
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong and professional communication; verbal and written
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter with a strong sense of initiative and a can-do attitude
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Positive attitude, organized, team player willing to support the team’s overall effort

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration is preferred, not required
• Experience with QuickBooks online and BigTime software is preferred, but not required
• Experience in the engineering, architectural and professional services preferred
• Knowledge of Illinois’ cost estimate consultant services (CECS) process preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead client invoicing process from start to finish to ensure accurate and timely billing
• Manage vendor payments monthly
• Record incoming receivables and escalate outstanding client invoices to the appropriate project manager for resolution
• Provide project managers monthly updates for each project budget
• Provide support to Controller in the preparation of periodic financial statements and annual report
• Comply with local, state, and federal government requirements
• Process payroll bimonthly in QuickBooks Payroll
• Process and reconcile freelancer payments monthly using QuickBooks Payroll and BigTime time keeping
• Update payroll records accordingly when employees are onboarded, offboarded, submit a change request and/or when a job title changes, deduction amounts change.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer any employee payroll queries
• Maintain all payroll operations according to company policies and procedure

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• 401k program and safe harbor match
• Paid time off
• Paid maternity Leave
• Remote and flexible schedule options
• summer hours
• professional development opportunities
• additional perks throughout the year