Accountant

Integrated Project Management Company; Burr Ridge, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Project Management Company is seeking an Accountant to bridge operations and financial planning, ensuring proper project revenue recognition and client billing. This role acts as a liaison with Consultants and Operations Management while handling confidential information and tight deadlines.

The position emphasizes accuracy, integrity, and strong communication. Responsibilities include AR, AP, month-end support, budgeting, and financial data analysis in a hybrid Burr Ridge office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 2+ years accounting experience; working knowledge of GAAP.
• ERP software experience (Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantagepoint preferred).
• Microsoft Office proficiency with Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Utmost accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral English communication.
• Ability to organize and prioritize under deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and pursue certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable including invoicing, review of purchase orders and billing requirements, and follow-up on past due invoices.
• Manage Project Accounting including setup of terms, new project numbers, budgets, status, and revenue recognition.
• Review project proposals to protect IPM’s financial interests.
• Assist consultants with financial controls on projects.
• Manage Accounts Payable.
• Support month-end activities.
• Support annual budgeting process.
• Manage corporate insurance policies and audit renewals.
• Provide financial data analysis as assigned.
• Assist with weekly financial forecast reports.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and audit timesheets.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Accounting software

Confidentiality

Attention to accuracy

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Time management

Team player

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Deltek Vision

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

Finance serves as a strategic partner in IPM providing accurate, timely, and reliable information. Through efforts in cash management, financial reporting, providing financial insights, setting controls and consistency around processes, and risk management, the finance team is a critical part to IPM’s success and longevity.

The Accountant is an important link between the Operations staff and the financial planning of the Company. This position is the primary liaison with Consultants and Operations Management to assist in financial control of the project budgets, to ensure that IPM is properly compensated. He/she is also an ambassador for IPM with clients on AR-related matters. This position requires the ability to handle confidential information and comply with numerous deadlines. Accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality are essential.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage IPM’s Accounts Receivable including preparation of customer invoices, review of customer purchase orders and billing requirements, following up on past due invoices.
• Manage IPM’s Project Accounting including review and set up of project terms per contractual requirements, creating new project numbers, maintaining project status, ensuring project budgets are accurately recorded, and determining appropriate amount of revenue to be recognized in each fiscal month.
• Review all project proposals prior to submission to the client to ensure that IPM’s financial interests are adequately protected.
• Act as a resource to consultants, assisting with the financial control of their projects.
• Manage Accounts Payable.
• Support month-end activities as assigned.
• Support annual budgeting process.
• Manage IPM’s corporate insurance policies (General Liability and Workers Compensation) and complete annual audit and renewal tasks.
• Provide financial data analysis as assigned.
• Assist with weekly financial forecast report.
• Perform ad hoc analysis requests as assigned.
• Audit weekly timesheets.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Experience with Microsoft Office software, with intermediate skills in Excel. ( Skills with manipulation and analysis of data are preferred).
• Aptitude for accounting software.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in such a way as to ensure confidentiality. (Compromising confidential information is grounds for immediate termination.)
• Utmost attention to accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as strong written and oral communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to organize and prioritize within established deadlines.
• Demonstrated work ethic, integrity, and professional conduct.
• Displayed ability to contribute in a team environment.
• Willingness to continuously learn and grow skillset through earning relevant certifications, attending training courses and/or seeking out additional resources.

Required Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 2+ years of accounting related experience and working knowledge of GAAP. (Experience can include internships, co-op programs, and related accounting experience).
• Exposure to an ERP software required. (Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantagepoint, a plus.)
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, with intermediate skills in Excel.

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Program

• 100% employer-paid health for employees; 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, holiday, personal and sick time, among many others; salary range is $55,000 - $80,000 dependent on experience.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work model consists of at least three days a week in our office in Burr Ridge.
• May require extended hours including weekend/holiday work.

IPM is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.