Mid-Level Project Accountant

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 61,980 - 93,110; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent Lundy in Chicago is seeking a Project Accountant who will manage project setup, billing, and accounts receivable activities. In this role, you'll support local and international engineering projects, ensuring high accuracy in billing and financial operations. A hybrid work schedule is available, combining office and remote work.

Ideal candidates will hold a degree with 4+ years of related experience and have strong skills in MS Excel and Adobe Acrobat. Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation ranging from $61,980 to $93,110 are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate's degree with at least 3 years of related experience in project cost accounting.
• 4+ years of experience.
• Detail-oriented team player comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup for customers, projects, contracts, and inter-company billing.
• Assist with monthly Inter-Company billing processing.
• Research and resolve billing and payment discrepancies.

Skills

MS Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Data entry skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or associate's degree with 3 years of experience

Tools

Costpoint

Workday

Job description

Description

Sargent & Lundy is currently seeking a Project Accountant to work on project setup, billing, and accounts receivable activities. This individual will work as part of our Corporate Finance team and report to the Project Accounting Supervisor. The Project Accountant supports all billing related responsibilities for local and international engineering projects.

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation meets integrity, diversity, and a commitment to quality. The position's responsibilities will encompass, but not be limited to, the following:

• Perform setup for customers, projects, contracts, and inter-company billing for both domestic and foreign projects in the Costpoint system
• Work on projects that include multi-currency billing, foreign taxes, withholding, and retention
• Assist with monthly Inter-Company billing processing
• Maintain responsibility for high levels of accuracy and completeness of bill preparation to ensure that bills are in agreement with client billing arrangements and system records
• Prepare invoice packages for approval by Project Managers, including all applicable backup, as required per contract terms
• Submit invoice packages to clients per contract terms, often through online portals
• Maintain project invoice/billing files and all supporting documents associated with invoicing/billing
• Perform project close out and reconciliation
• Assist with reconciliations of Open Billing Detail to General Ledger
• Research and resolve billing and payment discrepancies
• Perform additional billing duties as assigned

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in our downtown Chicago office and working remotely from home.

Qualifications

This position requires:

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) or an associate's degree with at least 3 years of related experience in project cost accounting
• 4+ years of experience
• Strong experience in MS Exceland Adobe Acrobat required
• Excellent data entry skills
• Detail oriented team player comfortable in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to prioritize responsibilities and juggle multiple tasks
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Experience with foreign currency billing is a plus
• Experience with Workday is a plus
• Open to occasional overtime

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness

Financial Benefits

Work-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$61,980.00 - $93,110.00

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.