Staff Accountant

The Financial Architecture Behind the Designs. Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys the rhythm of project-based billing? Thompson & Litton is seeking a Staff Accountant to serve as a vital bridge between our Project Managers and our financial operations. In this role, you aren't just 'crunching numbers'—you are ensuring the revenue stream of a multi-disciplined firm remains healthy, supporting projects that literally change the map of our region. The Role: Impact & Accuracy As a Staff Accountant, you will manage the full-cycle billing process and serve as a key resource for our Project Management team. You will: Manage Project Billing: Collaborate with Project Managers (PMs) to generate complex invoices tailored to specific contract terms (Hourly, Fixed Fee, or Percent Complete). Ensure Revenue Integrity: Capture sub-consultant expenses and reimbursable costs accurately to ensure every dollar is accounted for. Optimize Cash Flow: Post daily receipts and lead proactive, professional collection efforts by monitoring aging reports. Support Payroll: Process firm-wide payroll with a high degree of accuracy and strict confidentiality using ADP . Master the System: Maintain project-specific billing rates and resolve discrepancies within our Deltek Vantagepoint ERP system. Audit Excellence: Provide critical support for year-end audits and special projects as directed by the Director of Accounting. What You Bring Education: An undergraduate degree from a four-year college (Accounting major preferred). Technical Savvy: Proficiency in Excel is a must. Preferred experience with Deltek Vantagepoint (ERP) and ADP . Industry Knowledge: A solid understanding of GAAP . Experience within an Architectural, Engineering, or Construction firm is a significant plus. Communication: The ability to translate financial data into clear conversations with technical Project Managers and external clients. Precision: An obsession with detail and a proven ability to meet tight monthly deadlines. Why Thompson & Litton? Employee-Owned (ESOP): Work for a firm where you are a shareholder. As an accountant, you'll truly appreciate the long-term wealth-building power of our 100% employee-owned structure. Stability & Growth: Join a multi-office firm with a diverse client base and a deep history in the mid-Atlantic region. Collaborative Culture: We value the 'human' side of finance. You'll be an integrated partner to our design teams, not just someone in a back office. Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, and a full suite of health and dental insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Thompson & Litton Inc