Project Accounting Specialist - Employee-Owned Growth

LJA; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA is seeking a Project Accounting Specialist to join our Accounting team, handling day-to-day accounting and administrative support for Project Managers. This role offers exposure to multiple clients and services within a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

You will prepare invoices, manage project setup, and assist with AR issues, while ensuring compliance and timely payments. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in billing and a solid Excel/Microsoft Office background.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a billing position.
• Intermediate experience with Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with billing for public/government clients is a plus.
• Experience with ERP project-based accounting systems Deltek, Unanet, or BST Global is a plus.
• Experience with invoice submittal via client portals is a plus.
• Experience in the Engineering or Construction industry is a plus.
• Ability to work with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Project setup and maintenance per contracted terms.
• Analyzing and processing weekly/monthly invoices for client submittal - lump sum, time & material, percentage-of-completion basis with a strong emphasis on fixed rate schedules.
• Preparing spreadsheet invoices including detailed backup documentation, detailed timesheet reports, etc.
• Updating and submitting monthly compliance reports.
• Archiving documents and record management for project files, client agreements, and subconsultant contracts.
• Monitoring and analyzing sub-consultants and intercompany invoices, contracts and insurance certificates to ensure contract compliance and company policies and procedures.
• Assisting Project Managers and Collections group with resolving outstanding AR issues.
• Reviewing Accounts payables reports, coding entry, tracking and submitting payments per contracted terms.
• Performing revenue and job cost analysis.
• Working directly with various project managers, administrative support and management.
• Completing special projects as requested by a supervisor or manager.

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred

Tools

Deltek

Unanet

BST Global

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

LJA is seeking a Project Accounting Specialist to join our Accounting team, handling day-to-day accounting and administrative support for Project Managers. This role offers exposure to multiple clients and services within a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

You will prepare invoices, manage project setup, and assist with AR issues, while ensuring compliance and timely payments. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in billing and a solid Excel/Microsoft Office background.