Accounting Associate 1

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career?  At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members.  We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way.  We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2900 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners.  From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process. 

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first.  We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work.  We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG Corp. is growing, and we’d love to have you join our team!  We are currently seeking an Accounting Associate 1 in our Quad Cities office. The Accounting Associate 1 will be responsible for processing vendor payments and cash receipts, including accuracy of data entry and invoicing, and handling confidential information for the company and clients.  This position works to strengthen customer service for all IMEG’s customers and vendors.

Some key duties and responsibilities include:

• Work directly with staff and vendors on all invoicing issues and questions

• Issue accurate and timely payment to vendors

• Prepare vendor invoices for BOT processing

• Prepare client invoices in Therefore for bot processing of cash receipts

• Research files and computer reports to resolve vendor complaints for non-payment

• Process payments to vendors with AP checks or ACH payments

• Ensure payment is received for outstanding invoices

• Work with AR and TFA staff on receipt inquiries

• File check images and records of payment as file back-up

• Maintain confidentiality of all corporate, personnel and project/client/vendor related material

Key skills and abilities needed for the position are:

• Strong communication skills

• Strong customer service abilities and positive attitude

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices

• Able to adapt to a fast-paced environment

• Comfortable using software with willingness to learn new software as required

• Analytical and data-driven mindset

• Detail-oriented, organized, consistent, and dependable

• Familiarity with Deltek-Vantagepoint or similar software preferred

• Enjoys working both autonomously and in a team environment

• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize

• Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

Education and Experience

• 2 years post-high school education or high school diploma

• 5 years of work experience in an office or 2 years of accounting experience preferred

• Experience in the engineering and/or the construction industry preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at time

Salary Range $42,000 - 60,000. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG Corp. provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws.

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition rei