Project Accountant

Farnsworth Group
Peoria, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2024
Looking for an exciting and rewarding career? Look no further than Farnsworth Group! With over 130 years of experience, we’re a leading employee-owned firm in Engineering, Architecture, and Land Surveying. We’re proud to have earned the Great Place to Work certification for several consecutive years, and our team is full of talented and passionate individuals who make work feel like play!
We're on the lookout for a dynamic and enthusiastic Project Accountant I to join our team in our Bloomington, IL, Peoria, IL or St. Louis, MO offices. In this role, you'll work closely with our project accounting manager to ensure smooth project execution and control activities.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference, then we'd love to hear from you! As part of our team, you'll enjoy a vibrant and inclusive work environment, exciting opportunities for career growth and development, and the chance to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. So why wait? Give us a closer look and discover why Farnsworth Group is the Great Place to Work you've been searching for!
Job Activities:
  • Ensure implementation and execution of project accounting policies.
  • Provide financial and accounting support to internal clients (e.g., Project Managers and other Project Accounting staff).
  • Assist with management of project receivables, payables, and any project issues.
  • Create and/or reviews new client records as appropriate.
  • Maintain client related documentation (e.g., MSAs, contracts, invoices, etc.).
  • Review and ensure accuracy of project set-up and billing.
  • Prepare special reports as requested by Project Accounting Manager.
Specific Requirements include:
  • Associates degree in Accounting preferred
  • 0-2 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong billing and general ledger accounting skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Office; Excel skills, a plus
  • Detail orientation and strong communication skills
  • Architecture/Engineering industry experience preferred
  • Deltek Vision experience, a plus
  • Experience with project-based billing preferred
Featured benefits and perks include:
  • 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Professional Development and Training
  • Mentoring Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:
Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.
Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.
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