SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

EMH&T, Inc.; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & sick leave

Life insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

EMH&T, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to support cash-basis project accounting for a civil engineering firm. You will work with Project Managers and the Director of Accounting to ensure timely client billing, collections, project reporting, and accurate financial records.

The role emphasizes project lifecycle accounting, AR management, cash flow monitoring, and financial reporting, serving as a liaison between accounting and project teams to maintain financial health.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting and 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong AR, collections, cash management, and financial reporting knowledge.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with Project Managers and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers and Director of Accounting to manage project billing, AR, and client collections.
• Monitor project invoicing, cash receipts, and aging to ensure timely revenues collection.
• Prepare and report on project financial performance and revenue realization.
• Support cash-basis accounting, bank reconciliations, and monthly close.
• Assist with general accounting and administrative duties.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Cash management

Financial reporting

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BS in Accounting

Tools

Deltek

BST

Ajera

Vision

Vantagepoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

EMH&T is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of our civil engineering firm. This role is heavily focused on cash-basis project accounting, working closely with Project Managers and the Director of Accounting to ensure timely client billing, cash collections, project reporting, and accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate will understand the unique accounting needs of professional services and engineering consulting firms, including project lifecycle accounting, accounts receivable management, cash flow monitoring, and financial reporting. This position serves as a key liaison between accounting and project management teams to help maintain the financial health of projects and the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Project Accounting & Accounts Receivable

• Partner with Project Managers and the Director of Accounting to manage project billing, accounts receivable, and client collection activities.
• Monitor project invoicing, cash receipts, and outstanding balances to ensure timely collection of revenues.
• Track and report A/R aging, collection efforts, and project-related cash flow metrics.
• Assist Project Managers in reviewing project financial performance, billing status, and revenue realization.

Client & Contract Administration

• Facilitate onboarding of new clients by providing company information, banking details, references, insurance certificates, and other required documentation.
• Review client credit reports and assist in establishing appropriate billing and collection procedures.
• Support contract administration and maintain project-related financial records.
• Manage daily cash receipts and accurately record cash transactions in accordance with cash-basis accounting practices.
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and cash account balancing.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and assist with the preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Monitor cash flow activity and support forecasting efforts.

Fixed Assets & Fleet Administration

• Maintain the company's fixed asset inventory and ensure fixed asset software is current and accurate.
• Generate depreciation, inventory, and asset management reports as needed.
• Coordinate licensing, titling, registration, and recordkeeping for company vehicles and fleet assets.

General Accounting & Administrative Support

• Review purchases for use tax compliance and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and distribute accounting and operational reports.
• Support accounting department initiatives and special projects.
• Assist with general office operations and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable, collections, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers and operational teams.

Preferred Experience

• Engineering, architecture, consulting, or project-based services environment.
• Experience with cash-basis accounting and project accounting strongly preferred.
• Project billing, project profitability reporting, and work-in-process (WIP) analysis.
• Deltek, BST, Ajera, Vision, Vantagepoint, or similar project accounting software.

EMH&T offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and overall experience of our full-time employees. Benefits include:

• Multiple medical plan options, along with dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leave
• Paid parental leave
• Paid community service time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Wellness reimbursement
• Employee recognition programs and team-building activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including legal and identity theft services
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and supplemental life insurance
• Company-sponsored charitable grant program supporting employees and the organizations and causes important to them
• Financial wellness education and complimentary access to a financial advisor for individual financial planning

In addition, employees are considered annually for merit increases and/or performance-based bonuses based on year-end business results, individual performance, and contributions to the organization.

At EMH&T, our benefits are designed to go beyond traditional coverage by supporting employees professionally, personally, financially, and within the communities they serve.

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Must be authorized to work in the United States. EMH&T currently does not sponsor work visas.