Consor Engineers

Project Accounting Specialist

Job Locations US-TX-Houston
ID 2024-3748
Category
Accounting/Finance
Position Type
Regular Full-Time

What Your Day Will Look Like

Consor is seeking an organized Project Accountant to join our finance team. This person will maintain project management within the finance system and coordinate with Project Managers regarding all financial aspects of assigned projects (setup, budgeting, billing, collections, etc.).  You will be the primary support for assigned managers or regions on accounting functions as needed.   

 

 

What You'll Do

  • Provide services to support Project Managers in opening, maintaining and closing projects with the finance system consistent with contract terms
  • Perform accuracy checks on fee proposals and compile audit packages for project negotiations
  • Input and monitor project budgets and contract specific billing terms
  • Enter any budget changes and variance adjustments as needed for additional work orders or funding on contracts
  • Provide transaction, ad-hoc support
  • Monitor WIP for aging issues
  • Process monthly project billing
  • Process sub consultant invoices for all projects
  • Communicate with Project Managers regarding contracts, change orders, and other contract modifications pertinent to project billing
  • Prepare invoice packages with billing support for all projects for approval
  • Deliver final invoices to clients via either mail, email, or electronic invoicing systems
  • Research and resolve billing issues, including unbilled balances
  • Monitor aged AR client balances and pursue collections when needed
  • Coordinate with Accounts Payable staff to ensure inclusion of billable AP vouchers/reimbursable expenses in billing periods
  • Fulfill compliance obligations with various government agencies by reporting contract commitments and subconsultant payments, etc.
  • Resolve any cash receipts application issues related to AR balances and process credit memos, as needed
  • Generate and distribute accounts receivable reports
  • Recommend and implement agreed upon improvements to the billing process.
  • Adhere to standard accounting operating procedures developed by the company
  • Track and follow up on all outstanding tasks in relation to assignments
  • Other accounting operations duties as needed  

What You'll Need

  • Adapt quickly to a fast paced environment
  • Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred; or equivalent experience
  • 1-5 years of AR billing experience preferred; project billing experience in engineering industry preferred
  • Experience using Deltek Vision is a plus
  • Possession of strong organizational skills
  • High level of dependability
  • Skilled in effective and concise communication, fostering positive connections with others.
  • Proficiency in Excel with the ability to create formula driven spreadsheets.
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
  • Pass pre-employment substance abuse screening, background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification

Get to Know Us

What Benefits You’ll Enjoy: 

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package! 

  • Career Growth & DevelopmentTuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships. 
  • Work-Life Fit Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities. 
  • Wellness Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options. 
  • Life Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match. 
  • Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee resource groups.  

 

How Your Career Will Grow: 

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlinedit’s often squiggly. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow. 

 

Why You’ll Love Consor:  

At Consor, you’ll work with a network of water and transportation professionals who specialize in planning, engineering design, structural assessment, and construction services. Across geographies, you’ll have access to the resources and nationwide expertise found in a large consulting firm, while experiencing a community feel at the local level. You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together. 

How We Support Diversity: 

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. Throughout our teams and across leadership, Consor pursues an environment in which each employee and prospective employee is treated respectfully, valuing the uniqueness of individuals and differing perspectives and experiences. At the heart of this is ensuring employment practices at Consor provide and promote equal employment and development opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. As such, Consor is an equal opportunity employer and pursues a program of affirmative action across its offices and worksites. 

 

If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at 888-451-6822 ext. 55214. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD. 

 

If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at 888-451-6822 ext. 55214. 

 

Notice: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks. 

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