Accounting Assistant/Project Management Deputy

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated in Leesburg, VA is seeking an Accounting Assistant / Project Management Deputy (PMD) to support the Leesburg group. The role covers project account setup, financial reporting, invoices, and site notices, while collaborating with project managers and Corporate Accounting.

You will be the primary contact with Corporate Accounting and help maintain Dewberry's accounting standards, while assisting with administration and overall financial management for assigned

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor level Business education preferred, with a high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proven history of maintaining financial and technical data.
• Knowledge of business contracts and invoice processing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, knowledge of financial databases, and the use and application of business tools and workflows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, with excellent organizational skills.
• Self starter, with demonstrated ability to translate direction into actionable results.
• Strong collaboration skills with employees at all levels and from various parts of an organization.
• Ability to interpret data and identify issues based on trends.

Responsibilities

• Project contract setup and contract verification.
• Processing subconsultant agreements and invoices.
• Collections and tracking outstanding invoices.
• Upload project invoices into the Client vendor portal before month end.
• Routinely prepare and distribute financial reports (standardized, monthly, quarterly, and as needed).
• Assist with day-to-day financial management of assigned projects.
• Meeting coordination and administrative support.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion.

Skills

Years of experience

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor-level Business education preferred

HS diploma or equivalent required

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Financial databases

Business tools/workflows

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant/ Project Management Deputy (PMD) to support our Leesburg group in our Leesburg, VA office. Typical assignments are diverse and require strong communication and collaboration skills. This position will provide the opportunity to support our Business Unit Manager and project managers/engineers with project account set-up, financial reporting support, progress reports, invoices, site notifications, as well as general administration. While performing these duties the PMD will act as the primary contact with Corporate Accounting and will be held to Dewberry's established accounting standards. The accounting standards will be established, communicated and trained by Corporate Accounting. The PMD is employed by and assigned to the home Business Unit.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

Financial Coordination Responsibilities:

• Project contract setup and contract verification
• Processing subconsultant agreements and invoices
• Collections and tracking outstanding invoices
• Upload project invoices into the Client vendor portal before month end
• Routinely prepare and distribute financial reports (standardized, monthly, quarterly, and as needed)
• Assist with day-to-day financial management of assigned projects

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Meeting coordination (schedule food and beverage services, set up virtual meetings, send reminders) & processing Meeting notes
• Handle sensitive information with complete discretion
• File and archive both electronic and hard copy project-related documents
• Track department's leads using internal lead tracking software for proposals and change orders
• Coordination of mailing letters and site/hearing notices
• Other administrative duties as required

Required Skills & Required Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience required
• Bachelors level Business education preferred, with a high school diploma or equivalent required
• Proven history of maintaining financial and technical data
• Knowledge of business contracts and invoice processing
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, knowledge of financial data base
  systems, and the use and application of business tools and workflows
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, with excellent organizational skills
• Self starter, with demonstrated ability to translate direction, feedback, and strategy into
  actionable results
• Strong collaboration skills with employees at all levels and from various parts of an organization
• Ability to interpret data and identify issues based on trends

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

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Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $52,000-$67,000 annually in our Leesburg, VA office. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.