Description
We have a new opportunity for a Project Controls Staff Accountant who is highenergy and has a very good understanding of project accounting (preferablyin an engineering or consulting firm). You must be analytical, a problemsolver, and able to work independently. This is a great opportunity to workin a growth-oriented professional consulting office!When you join Brown and Caldwell you will enjoy a unique and welcomingculture. You will find that we offer a non-hierarchical, collaborative,and supportive environment, allowing you to do your best work. The work wedo is interesting, challenging and wide-ranging in nature, and so is ourclient base.Detailed Description:In this role you will provide financial assistance and support to the regionalaccounting teams relating to project setup, revenue recognition, andcontract administration. This position is assigned to the finance andadministration department and has reporting responsibility to the SeniorManager Accounting-Ops.Review and approve project setups for adherence to contract terms, forexample:
Labor and expense billing ratesEnsuring application of 0% labor and expense billing rates for non-billablephasesAppropriate work breakdown structure and project attributesBudgeted cost and effort amountsBudget reallocationsAppropriate opening and closing of phases to charges and transfersSigned contract values, to be referenced on invoicingAccurate currency and company entityReview and approve Invoice Group setups and updates to ensure accurate andefficient billing, including:
Fee typeBilling ClientBilling AddressRetainage %Invoice templateTaxesInvoice commentsInvoice contact informationManage and monitor integration of data into the accounting system uponapprovalDesired Skills and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experiencewith finance and accounting classes or trainingTwo plus years of job-related experienceExperience in invoicing, revenue recognition, contract interpretation,and project accountingProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and OutlookFamiliar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Consulting engineering environment experience strongly preferredSalary Range:Theanticipatedstarting payrange for this position is based onthe employee's primary work location and maybemore or lessdependinguponskills, experience,and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.Location A: $57,000- $77,000Location B: $62,000- $85,000
Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefitspackage that promotes employee health, performance, and success whichincludes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, lifeinsurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parentalleave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employermatch, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses,tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click toseAbout Brown and CaldwellHeadquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is afull-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 52 officesand 1,900 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions formunicipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to bethe company of choice-to our clients, who benefit from our passion fordelivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present andfuture, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, andinnovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your bestwork, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional developmentopportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and apre-em loyment drug test.
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Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer.Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities inaccordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate againstemployees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, ordisclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other