Senior Project Accountant

Edge Case Research, Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Project Accountant to join their team. This role involves managing billing processes, ensuring compliance with contracts, and providing financial support to project managers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract billing and excellent communication skills. With a commitment to sustainability and community engagement, this innovative firm offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are passionate about making an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401k plan with immediate employer matching

PTO available upon hire

Annual continuing education stipends

Paid membership dues

Paid licensing costs

Matching charitable donations

Paid volunteer time

Financial support for commuting

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Five years of contract billing experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate billing instructions and prepare monthly client invoices.
• Manage all aspects of projects related to accounts payable.

Skills

Contract billing experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Detail orientation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business

Tools

Deltek Vision

Vantagepoint

Job description

Mahlum is a community of practice which envisions a world where healthy human and environmental systems thrive.

In our firms’ collective work, which ranges from community, cultural, healthcare, K-12, and higher education facilities, we value inclusiveness and strive to nurture underrepresented voices in our collaborative engagement. Mahlum fully embraces architectural principles and practices that respect the earth, show reverence for nature’s life-giving force, and support learning opportunities connected to the environment. We take seriously the responsibility to use resources wisely, selecting locally made products, designing low-impact building systems, and demanding resource conservation for all project types. Come join us.

We are seeking a team-oriented Senior Project Accountant, with a demonstrated ability to thrive with multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate billing instructions with project managers, prepare monthly client invoices in compliance with individual contract requirements
• Prepare monthly invoices along with support documentation
• Primary contact with client/owner and consultant accounting personnel
• Maintain digital project billing files in compliance with contracts
• Manage all aspects of projects related accounts payable
• Responsibility for accounts receivable management
• Provide support to project managers on project financial transactions and metrics
• Draft consultant contracts in coordination with project managers
• Responsibility for managing timekeeping records for billing purposes

Requirements

• Five years contract billing experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Detail orientation with excellent communication skills and professional approach
• Ability to work well within a team and manage deadlines

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business
• Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint system management

Mahlum

Mahlum has a culture committed to sustainability, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. As an organization committed to projects that benefit our communities, we strive to hire a workforce representative of the communities we serve. We recognize the power a diverse workforce brings to our organization and support a positive and welcoming environment.

Starting annual salary ranges are targeted at ($78,000 – $95,000). Please note that with pay equity analysis, starting salary is based on the experience stated on your resume/application. Mahlum employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonus compensation in addition to salary.

Mahlum provides our employees with comprehensive benefits including 100% paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance costs, 401k plan with immediate employer matching, PTO available upon hire, annual continuing education stipends, paid membership dues & paid licensing costs. Mahlum supports staff in choices such as matching charitable donations, providing paid volunteer time, providing financial support for commuting to work by public transit, bicycle, walking, or carpool. We are committed to an ongoing hybrid flexible work environment where our staff have in-office and work-from-home options. Mahlum participates in the JUST Label transparency program.

All applicants must live and work in Mahlum's community (Seattle metro) and be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Come join us.