Project Accounting Specialist - Employee-Owned Growth

LJA Engineering; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off (PTO)

Health, dental, and optional pet plans

Family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and development programs

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional organization memberships

Career growth opportunities

Fun, collaborative culture

Job summary

LJA Engineering is seeking a Project Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting activities for Project Managers. This role involves collaborating with project teams, processing invoices, and maintaining project records across multiple clients and services.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of billing experience, strong Excel skills, and an associate degree in accounting/finance. Office-based position with opportunities for professional growth within a employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of billing experience.
• Intermediate experience with Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain projects per terms.
• Analyze and process weekly/monthly invoices ( lump sum, time & material, etc.).
• Prepare invoices with detailed backup and timesheet reports.
• Submit monthly compliance reports and manage project records.
• Monitor sub-consultants, contracts, and insurance for compliance.
• Assist Project Managers and Collections with outstanding AR issues.
• Review accounts payable, coding, and payments per terms.
• Perform revenue and job cost analysis.
• Collaborate with project teams and management on special projects.

Skills

Excel

Billing experience

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Deltek

Unanet

BST Global

Job description

LJA Engineering is seeking a Project Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting activities for Project Managers. This role involves collaborating with project teams, processing invoices, and maintaining project records across multiple clients and services.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of billing experience, strong Excel skills, and an associate degree in accounting/finance. Office-based position with opportunities for professional growth within a employee-owned firm.