Project Accounting Specialist

The Opportunity

Ulteig has an outstanding opportunity for a Project Accounting Specialist to join our engaging and collaborative team. In this role, the Project Accounting Specialist will maintain financial records, prepare, and process transactions, and assist in maintaining information according to established policies and procedures to ensure accurate accounting records.

 

What You'll Do

• Have a working knowledge of accounting processes and systems. 
• Responsible for completion of accurate and timely invoicing in collaboration with Project Management.
• Communicate with clients and project managers to resolve project and invoice related issues and errors.
• Review client and project records to ensure accurate and complete setup and maintenance; responsible for updating and maintaining client and project financial records and information, including set up of billing terms in accordance to applicable contracts.
• Provide reporting and information to external business partners and internal employees and management.
• Prepare periodic and ad hoc client and project reporting; works with the requestor to identify reporting needs.
• Contribute to Balance Sheet account maintenance, including Work-in-Progress and Accounts Receivable.
• Assist with monitoring of policies, systems, and processes, including process development and implementation.
• Assist with filing, scanning, and other related tasks.

 

What We Expect from You

• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field and 2 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting nice to have.
• Basic knowledge of accounting procedures and standards.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle confidential matters related to daily business operations.
• Strong organizational/follow-up skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry is a plus.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to be organized, work on multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines by setting priorities.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Experience MS Dynamics 365 nice to have.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the US.

 

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

 

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees for over 75 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, it means you will have the opportunity to make a difference by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We realize that a huge part of our success has relied heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. Being 100% employee-owned means, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including power, renewables, transportation and water. Ulteig's footprint spans the country and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients. 

At Ulteig, we deeply care and listen to the needs of our team to ensure they are comfortable and have the necessary tools to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. We strive to allow a balance and separation between home and work life and provide support and a flexible working schedule so that employees are able to focus on what's important to them. Our offices are currently open, and employees have the option o