Sargent & Lundy is currently seeking a Project Accountant to work on Project Setup, Billing, and Accounts Receivable activities. This individual will work as part of our Corporate Finance team and report to the Project Accounting Supervisor. The Project Accountant supports all billing related responsibilities for local and international engineering projects.
Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation meets integrity, diversity, and a commitment to quality. The position's responsibilities will encompass, but not be limited to, the following:
Perform setup for customers, projects, contracts, and inter-company billing for both domestic and foreign projects in the Costpoint systemWork on projects that include multi-currency billing, foreign taxes, withholding, and retentionAssist with monthly Inter-Company billing processingMaintain responsibility for high levels of accuracy and completeness of bill preparation to ensure that bills are in agreement with client billing arrangements and system recordsPrepare invoice packages for approval by Project Managers, including all applicable backup, as required per contract termsSubmit invoice packages to clients per contract terms, often through online portalsMaintain project invoice/billing files and all supporting documents associated with invoicing/billingPerform project close out and reconciliationAssist with reconciliations of Open Billing Detail to General LedgerResearch and resolve billing and payment discrepanciesPerform additional billing duties as assigned
This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with the expectation of 3 days in our downtown Chicago office and 2 days working remotely from home.
QualificationsThis position requires:
4 Year College Degree (preferred), Associate Degree (will consider with a minimum of 3 years of related experience in project cost accounting)4+ years of experienceStrong experience in MS Excel and Adobe Acrobat requiredExcellent data entry skillsDetail oriented team player comfortable in fast paced, dynamic environmentWell-developed analytical and problem-solving skillsProven ability to prioritize responsibilities and juggle multiple tasksStrong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsFlexibility, a team player and a self-starterAbility to maintain strict confidentialityExperience with foreign currency billing is a plusExperience with Deltek / Costpoint is a plusOpen to occasional overtimeWe do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.
Award-Winning Benefits
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life BalanceHealth Plans: Medical, Dental, VisionLife & Accident InsuranceDisability CoverageEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Back-Up DaycareFSA & HSA401(k)Pre-Tax Commuter AccountMerit Scholarship ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramCorporate Charitable Giving ProgramTuition AssistanceFirst Professional Licensure BonusEmployee Referral BonusPaid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)Paid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Parental LeavePaid Bereavement LeaveFlexible Work Arrangements Compensation Range $60,770.00 - $91,320.00 Awards & Recognition Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed
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