Description Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is: 100% employee-owned company with 40+ years of industry history Entrepreneurially Minded ENR top 500 firm at #170 We are hiring a Project Accountant to be based out of our HQ in Eden Prairie. This is a hybrid role. The person who thrives in this role will seek out opportunities for continued process improvement and leadership, and desires to have a strong influence on the group's direction. Along with the potential for leadership and career growth, this person will manage all financial aspects of customer projects. Major Responsibilities Work closely with Business Unit Managers and Project Engineers to ensure an understanding of the project and billing systems, procedures, and deadlines Lead process improvement efforts across the department Mentor junior accounting team members as they develop in their career Communication skills and excellent follow-up when appropriate Set up customer projects within the project accounting system for multiple out-of-state and local office locations to allow for accurate billing and financial reporting Review pre-billing information with project managers; make appropriate corrections/adjustments to pre-billing information Prepare, review, mail, and file customer invoices promptly and accurately Review and approve project-related vendor purchase orders and invoices Generate and distribute project reports Review project revenue and percent complete estimates with the Business Unit and Project Managers Responsible for project account receivables and collections; researching and resolving cash receipt discrepancies Provide advanced knowledge of state sales tax laws and prepare monthly sales tax reports for timely filing Close out projects upon completion assuring projects have been billed to the extent possible and commitments have been resolved Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or related discipline preferred. A two-year degree with equivalent industry experience may be substituted. Experience Four years of direct experience in accounting and accounting procedures, monthly billings, A/R, and journal entries is desired. Physical Demands of Position Ability to see and hear with use of dexterity in hands for clerical duties within the job. Working Environment Standard office environment. Frequent use of a personal computer, facsimile machine, copy machine, and other office equipment. #accountant #accountingjobs #projectaccountant #minneapolisjobs #LI-DW1 #LI-Hybrid Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability