Project Accountant Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Project Accountant
Primary Location
US-WA-Seattle
ID
2025-3654
Category Administration Position Type Regular Full-Time Remote No
Overview Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Project Accountant in our Seattle, WA office, a hybrid work schedule or fully remote option is available for this position at the discretion of the Company. This person will be responsible for performing various specialized accounting functions and ensuring that procedures and practices are followed in accordance withpany policy and contractual obligations. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures andplex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offerpetitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Read and interpret contract provisions and set up accurate project information in the accounting database in accordance with contract terms and Company policies, including, but not limited to:
Review contractual elements provided on project initiation forms: contract value, budget level, scope of services, fee types, payment terms and proper authorization. Verify and/or edit project rate schedules and demographic data provided by project managers.
Ensure appropriate mark-ups, taxponents and invoice masks are in-line with contract provisions.
Within established deadlines, initiate billing cycle by generating and distributing prebill reports, facilitate edits per the project manager’s direction and finalize invoice with all required attachments and documentation. Submit invoices to corporate accounting for posting and to client as instructed by project manager;
Assess project revenue by accurately identifying variances and making necessary budget changes. Enter percentplete as instructed by project manager or designated employee. Complete all tasks in accordance with monthly accounting closing schedule;
Review and submit employee expense reports in a timely manner to facilitate payment and processing. Understand the expense reporting process and perform required unit pricing data entry in addition to any necessary corrections;
Perform electronic timesheet administration procedures and understand the timesheet flow as it relates to labor, class codes and project billing;
Track accounts receivable and accounts payable as needed for project processing;
Maintain all documentation in accordance with branch and corporate polices; and
Perform related work as required.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
A high school diploma and 6 years of experience in project administration and invoicing, preferably in a professional services firm or any equivalentbination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position. (required)
Experience with Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of data entry techniques. (required)
Ability to read andprehend moderatelyplex instructions, contracts and subcontract agreements, correspondence and memoranda. (required)
Ability to effectively write moderatelyplex correspondence and memoranda. (required)
Ability to effectively present information to Project Managers, and other internal clients. (required)
Ability to interact professionally and maintain cooperative professional relationships with management and colleagues. (required)
Valid U.S. drivers license and satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required) This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potentialpensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just oneponent of Geosyntec’s totalpensation package for employees. Actualpensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

Minimum:

$31.45 /hour /

Maximum:

$44.03/hour (Seattle, WA) We offer aprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a minimum of 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements. Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absences and other benefits to eligible employees. #LI-MG1 #LI-Remote
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