Junior Project Accountant

AMT is seeking a Junior Project Accountant to assume a key role within the accounting department at our Rockville, MD office. The Qualified candidate will have independent judgment and initiative while working within established policy/procedural guidelines and ensure that all financial deadlines regarding billing are met for month-end closes.  The position requires a self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized individual with the ability to multi-task and demonstrate success with accurate processing of billing.

Responsibilities

• Review client contracts to ensure billing terms are accurately reflected and monthly billings are prepared in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Prepare and distribute monthly billing reports for Project Managers.
• Process, post, print, and distribute client invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain and update project setup, billing schedules, and related records within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of billing experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Position requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in A/E/C or DOT preferred.
• Candidate should be well organized, detail-oriented, able to work well under deadlines and respond to change in priorities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and meeting internal/external deadlines
• Able to effectively work in a client focused team environment, building a spirit of cooperation, and sharing knowledge and skills with others in the group
• Employ problem-solving skills and analysis, and report problems to the Project Manager, Billing Manager or Accounting Manager, as necessary
• Deltek Vision or VantagePoint experience a plus. 

Why Join AMT?   At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 70 years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values as an organization – values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Now that we have transitioned into an employee-owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT into over 500 sets of dedicated hands.   The AMT Difference   AMT's company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT's Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork. leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth.   Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company’s stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high-performance ownership culture. To strengthen and support its employees, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry.   Competitive Benefit Package   To strengthen and support its employees, its greatest asset, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry. With AMT, you will get:   • Tiered medical coverage • Dental/Vision • 401(k) with generous 6% company match • Short- and long-term disability • College savings plan • Life insurance • Paid time off • Holidays • Training/Certifications