What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project and Accounting Specialist position at Psomas?
Our Accounting Team in Seattle, WA has an opportunity for a talented Project and Accounting Specialist. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!
About being our Project and Accounting Specialist
This full-time position as our Project and Accounting Specialist, will utilize your skills and expertise coordinating with our corporate office to provide our engineering, survey and construction management teams with billing, timesheet processing, accounts payable and other accounting-related support. This essential person would be working with multiple Project Managers at a time and you will collaborate closely with our project teams to ensure accurate and timely invoicing, focusing heavily on processing a high volume of project billing. This position is perfect for an analytical mind that thrives in cost accounting and enjoys the rhythm of weekly routines.
Psomas has a beautiful dog-friendly office located on the Seattle waterfront, offering stunning views of Puget Sound. Conveniently situated next to the Sculpture Park and within walking distance of Pike Place Market and the Space Needle. Employees enjoy free parking, a fully stocked kitchen, and complimentary access to an on-site gym. This position is available exclusively at the Seattle office and offers a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.
Responsibility Highlights for our Project and Accounting Specialist
- Complete monthly project billing in compliance with client and contract specifications, accurately and in a timely manner
- Effectively communicate with Project Managers regarding billings, contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services
- Set up new projects using accounting software according to contract, client, and project manager direction
- Facilitate expense and credit card reporting, insuring timely and accurate coding and processing
- Coordinate the processing and coding of accounts payable
- Interact with clients to assist in resolving accounting related issues
- Serve as a resource for staff with accounting-related issues or questions for the region
Minimum Qualifications to be our Project and Accounting Specialist
- Minimum of 5 years prior general accounting
- High school diploma or GED
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint) with intermediate proficiency in Excel
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills with ability to work effectively with a wide variety of internal and external clients both in an office atmosphere and virtually
- Highly organized, detail oriented and able to follow through and complete assigned tasks
Preferred Qualifications for our Project and Accounting Specialist
- Prior experience within the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) industry
- Knowledge and experience with Deltek Vision accounting software
Highlighted Benefits for our Project and Accounting Specialist
Enjoy hybrid and flexible work schedules, balance between family and workload, an inclusive benefit package providing medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage for employee and qualifying family members, a 401(k) with immediate vested company match, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by Psomas!
- A competitive salary! The generally expected range for this position is $35.00 - $41.00/hour depending on experience
- 8 Paid Holidays & 3 Weeks of PTO (includes WA Sick Leave)
- Career pathing, training professional development
Strong History Bright Future
As a 100% employee-owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S for over 78 years, Psomas is proud to be an award-winning consulting firm with over 750 employees. Our talented team have an array of skills ranging from construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee first culture. Together, we foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are looking for team members that are excited to contribute to our projects and make a positive difference in our local community.
We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $35 - $41