Project Accountant - Sacramento, United States - LPA

Description

LPA is seeking a passionate Project Accountant to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, and master planners.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with team members across various studios in California and Texas. Our clients are both public and private and represent nine different market segments. So, you will be afforded myriad opportunities to learn and grow your understanding of your practice. You will regularly interact with our CFO and leadership team and will be responsible for task and time management.

Every day is differentYou may be working with Project Leaders, Directors, and Principals in the studio and across the firm.

We are looking to you to look at ways to improve processes, think critically, and help inform our team members regarding the financial performance of their projects.

Were committed to diversity, wellness, and work-life balance and it is neatly summarized in our Just label.

We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness and other work/life plans.

What you will do:
Create, update, and validate project and budget setups in the accounting systemReview, process, and match incoming consultant invoices to Purchase Orders (PO)

Validate billing setups and generate billsProcess pre-bills based on Project Managers feedback & system calculationsWork with Project Managers to identify when a revenue accrual is neededFollow up on aging receivablesInvestigate and perform analysis on variances and submit findings to managementGenerate ad-hoc reports as requestedAssist Project managers in circulating and processing write-off requestsPerform analysis on unbilled cost and/or unearned revenue to ensure proper project close-outUse standard best practices for project accounting and/or other applicable GAAP accounting rulesMaintain and file project-related documentationMaintain a positive and collaborative professional environment with Project Managers and peersWhat we will do:
Provide mentorship from Accounting Manager, Controller and our CFO as well as other professionals across the boardProvidecareer growth opportunities including professional development grants and our professional development processProvide study grants for exploration Catapult, LPA Foundation

Project Accountant Requirements:

Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner according to established deadlinesMust be an effective communicator at all levels and enjoy working in a team environmentExperience with Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook)Degree in Accounting or Finance desiredFlexibility, collaborative, self-starter, detail orientedKnowledge of Deltek Vision Software or MS Dynamics a plusBackground in the AEC industry a plusLPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas.

We specialize in creating innovative, sustainable environments that work better, do more with less and improve peoples lives.

We provide a vibrant and rewarding work environmentone that values and fosters creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, community engagement and ongoing career development and growth.

LPA is also committed to diversity, wellness and work-life balance.

LPA offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness and other work/life plans.

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $71,000 and is eligible for annual bonus.

If you are hired at LPA, your base salary is based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience and/or project complexity.

We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS:
Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee.

In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPAs request , LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.#J-18808-Ljbffr