Staff Project Accountant 1

At Haley & Aldrich, a 900 person national engineering and environmental consulting firm, our creative, technically strong staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional value to clients. We look for professionals with a passion for solving complex challenges and for creating change, which is a vital part of our culture, no matter what role a staff member holds.

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Staff Project Accountant 1 to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is a full-time position located in our Kansas City, KS; Walnut Creek, CA; and Seattle, WA office.

Duties/Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Provides project accounting support to Project Managers.
• Responsible for project financial documentation and monitoring.
• Opens projects in Deltek Vantagepoint system.
• Reviews and uploads links to client contracts into Vantagepoint to ensure project invoicing complies with negotiated client contracts.
• Transacts and reviews project invoice proposals and coordinates accurate and timely billing with the project manager.
• Addresses internal/external customer requirements related to project financials and invoicing and fosters positive relationships.
• Issues invoice credits and resolves billing related issues.
• Processes write-offs for project related unbilled revenue or uncollectable accounts receivable.
• Maintains communication with assigned Project Managers regarding all aspects of accounting of projects.
• Prepares and participates in monthly financial review with project team.
• Ensures assigned projects reconcile on a monthly basis.
• Closes projects in Vantagepoint upon completion of work.
• Supports accounting period end activities and timely financial close.
• Generates ad hoc project accounting reports, as requested.
• Updates/maintains project financial information (budgets, rates, contracts, invoicing requirements, etc.) in Vantagepoint.
• May be responsible for various accounting data administration and management.
  
  
  

Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field
• 0 – 5 years’ experience
• Ability to demonstrate high level of proficiency with navigating/using accounting software
• Strong written, verbal and telephone communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet strict deadlines
• A team player who can work with multiple personality types Proficient use of Microsoft Excel and Word
  
  
  

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to delivering the value our clients need from their capital, operations, and environmental projects. Our one-team approach allows us to draw from our 900 engineers, scientists, and constructors in more than 35 offices for creative collaboration and expert perspectives. Since our founding in 1957, we have had one goal in all we do: deliver long-term value efficiently, no matter how straightforward or complex the challenge. Learn more at haleyaldrich.com.

Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package. Interested candidates should apply on our Careers page.

The salary range for this position in Seattle, WA is $60,000 - $72,000 annually; in Walnut Creek, CA is $62,000 - $75,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market. This role is eligible to participate in the company’s discretionary bonus program. This role may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus.

Note to external search firms: Haley & Aldrich does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do not send resumes to Haley & Aldrich employees. Please work through a Talent Acquisition Manager.