Bennett & Pless, Inc. is hiring: Project Accountant in Atlanta
Bennett & Pless, Inc., Atlanta, GA, United States, 30383
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Who We Are
Bennett & Pless is a growing Structural Engineering Consulting firm with a 61-year track record of being one of the leading firms in the Southeast in the niche markets we practice. We have been nominated 8 consecutive years in a row as a best firm to work for and have offices in Atlanta, Sarasota, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Dallas Knoxville, Nashville, Orlando, Loudoun and Raleigh. Our projects range in scope from simple site inspections to the design of a new facility, and we work at each stage – feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed design, and construction administration. Together, our 10 offices have created an energized engineering powerhouse offering enhanced capabilities to our ever-growing client base.
Who We Are
Bennett & Pless is a growing Structural Engineering Consulting firm with a 61-year track record of being one of the leading firms in the Southeast in the niche markets we practice. We have been nominated 8 consecutive years in a row as a best firm to work for and have offices in Atlanta, Sarasota, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Dallas Knoxville, Nashville, Orlando, Loudoun and Raleigh. Our projects range in scope from simple site inspections to the design of a new facility, and we work at each stage – feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed design, and construction administration. Together, our 10 offices have created an energized engineering powerhouse offering enhanced capabilities to our ever-growing client base.
What You Will Do
We are looking for a full-time Project Accountant to work in our Atlanta office. The Project Accountant will report to our Accounting Manager and will be responsible for assisting with various financial aspects of projects including creation, review, billing and revenue. We’re looking for someone who has an eye for detail, adaptable, and likes to collaborate.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
As a Project Accountant, your primary responsibilities in this role will be:
- Collaborate with Project Managers to oversee and manage all financial aspects of projects, including revenue recognition, billing, and invoicing.
- Support Project Coordinators or Project Managers with project setup and ensure the accuracy of all project-related data.
- Configure complex projects within Acumatica and maintain detailed project records.
- Provide timely and proactive updates on project financials, including budget tracking and expense reporting.
- Ensure accurate allocation of project time and resources.
- Manage and maintain project contracts, ensuring all terms are met.
- Perform financial analysis to support proposal pricing and other financial decision-making.
- Conduct project cleanup and closeout activities, including reviewing revenue budgets, balances, unbilled projects, task allocations, and project activity, and following up with the Project Coordinator as needed.
What We Are Looking For:
- Associate’s degree in Business, Administration or related area
- Minimum 3 years' of AEC industry experience.
- Intermediate skills in Excel required, advanced preferred. Ability to create pivot tables, use lookup functions, understand and edit excel formulas etc.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standard practices
- Proficiency in specialized project accounting software (e.g. Oracle, Deltek) and other financial management tools (Textura). Acumatica experience is a plus.
- Ability to multitask and have strong attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to convey financial information to different audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to regulatory changes, new technologies and a growing/evolving business environment.
At Bennett & Pless, our vision is to be a place where employees thrive. We’re a growing firm committed to empowering employees without sacrificing work/life balance. Our culture is the center of making us who we are and it’s our priority to make employees feel accepted and valued.
As a firm, we are highly supportive of the development of our employees. Every year, we kick off Career Development Planning where employees create tailored development goals. Goals are regularly assessed throughout the year to allow employees to advance towards their career growth objectives. We also have monthly Bennett and Pless learning sessions where our senior Engineers and Specialists share their knowledge on a broad variety of subjects.
We Have An Employee-focused Benefits Package That Includes
- Company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage for the employee
- Health savings and flex spending accounts
- Group short-term & long-term disability; life and a&d insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement program
- 401(k) matching
- Monthly wellness allowance
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Flexible schedules, including summer hours
- Company retreat
Seniority level
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and FinanceIndustries
Engineering Services and Civil Engineering
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