Project Accountant II

JMT; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave program

401K retirement plan

ESOP

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking an Invoice Project Accountant II for its Accounting Department. This role bills clients for project work and supports cost accounting systems, with a hybrid schedule after an initial training period.

Qualified candidates will have 4+ years of project billing experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of accounting software. The position offers ESOP benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project billing experience.
• Experience with project/cost accounting and billing processes.
• Proficient in Excel and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Review contract terms and verifications of job setup paperwork.
• Set up project financials and budgeting in the accounting system.
• Prepare complex invoices (Cost Plus, Time and Materials, Fixed Price) and monthly billing.
• Work with project managers to finalize invoices for client submission.
• Investigate and resolve billing issues to ensure timely billing.

Skills

Billing experience

Project accounting

Excel proficiency

Data entry

Education

Bachelor or Associate in Accounting/Business

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Accounting Department is seeking a team-orientated Invoice Project Accountant II to join their group! The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of accounting to invoice clients for project work.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more…
• Benefits | JMT

Compensation for this position is $22-$30/hourly, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

After an initial training period, a hybrid work schedule is available.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Review contract terms and verifications of job setup paperwork.
• Ensure that submitted information is accurate and in compliance with company accounting standards and government requirements.
• Set up project financials and budgeting in the accounting database
• Analyze monthly financials and on-going revenue recognition
• Ensure all billing transactions are completed and accurately recorded in the Accounting system
• Review sub consultant invoices for contractual compliance and process vouchers
• Prepare complex invoices (Cost Plus, Time and Materials, & Fixed Price) and complete monthly billing
• Work with project managers to finalize invoices for submittal to client.
• Investigate and resolve billing issues to ensure jobs are billed within the appropriate time.

Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• High School Diploma and 4 years of related experience, or Associates Degree and 2 years of related experience, or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business.
• 4+ years of project billing experience
• Knowledgeable in Project / Cost Accounting
• Experience using computerized accounting systems
• Intermediate Excel and data entry skills required

Qualifications Preferred

• Experience working in accounting operations for a multi-discipline consulting engineering/ architectural office, job cost support and invoice processing.

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.