Project Accounting Specialist

Overview As a Project Accounting Specialist at LJA Accounting , you will be responsible for accounting and administrative support for day-to-day activities of Project Managers. Typical Day Project setup and maintenance 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 misc. 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 ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, tracking payment status Reviewing accounts payable 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 Completing special projects as requested by a supervisor or manager Required Education / Licenses / Certifications Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred Required Qualifications 2+ years of experience in a billing position Intermediate experience with Excel and Microsoft Office Ideally, you should also have Experience with billing for public/government clients is a plus Experience with ERP project-based accounting systems Deltek, Clearview/InFocus, or BST Global is a plus Experience with invoice submittal via client portals is a plus Experience in the Engineering or Construction industry is a plus Level Up with LJA At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here. 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. To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr LJA Engineering