Project Accountant
Epstein is an established and well-respected 100+ year old Architecture, Engineering and Construction firm. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Raleigh and Warsaw, Poland. Our beautiful corporate office is located in Chicago's West Loop, convenient to transportation. We offer all employees a competitive wage and benefits package. Epstein is proud to be 100% employee owned. Epstein focuses on our community through our emphasis on community service, green initiatives and sustainable design delivering "best in class" creative project solutions.
Epstein is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Accounting team. The Project Accountant ensures the accurate financial reporting for all projects. The Project Accountant ensure timely and accurate project billings and budgets. This position is required to partner with all levels/departments within the organization so excellent verbal/written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are a must.
General Responsibilities:
- Assists in project forecasting and reviews project cost reports with Project Managers
- Coordinates monthly billing with project managers and prepares monthly invoices
- Investigate and resolve any billing errors or discrepancies.
- Tracks contract values, costs, budgets, waivers and invoices
- Maintains monthly project reporting requirements
- Assists in collecting outstanding invoices
- Identifies and ensures proper cost coding
- Handles the Accounts Payable (AP) procedures for his/her projects.
- Assists with general accounting duties
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- 3-7 years accounting experience in A/E Industry (preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Deltek Vision software experience is a plus
Epstein offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and accident insurance, flexible benefit plans, transportation benefits, employee assistance plan and parental leave. We help secure our employees' future retirement through our 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan. To support a healthy work-life balance, we provide half-day Fridays, flexible working hours, a hybrid work schedule, paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, we encourage career growth by offering professional license reimbursement, industry association reimbursement, an internal training program, leadership development program and educational assistance.
Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including relevant education, experience and training, qualifications, skill sets, licensure/certifications and location. Employees are also eligible for discretionary annual bonuses based on both company and individual performance. The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000 annually.
Epstein is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, genetics, gender identity, transgender status, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors. Epstein hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of a person's qualifications. Epstein is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To learn more about Epstein, please go to our website www.epsteinglobal.com.