Shannon & Wilson · 1 day ago
Project Accountant (Entry-Level)
Wheat Ridge, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.78/hr - $36.52/hr
1+ years expShannon & Wilson is an employee-owned consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to providing integrated geotechnical engineering and environmental services. They are seeking an Entry-Level Project Accountant to handle project accounting, billing, and contract administration while ensuring compliance with quality assurance and safety policies.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Contract Administration
Project accounting and administration
Project billing
Assistance with collection of aged receivable balances
Set up projects in the accounting system
Review and post weekly time sheets
Prepare project accounting reports for project managers
Oversee the full-cycle Accounts Payable process
Communicate and coordinate with accounting staff and employees in other branch offices
Assist with tasks as assigned by the office manager and corporate accounting manager
Follow Shannon & Wilson's Quality Assurance policy
Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson’s Health & Safety and Loss Prevention policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or equivalent experience
1-5 years accounting experience to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project accounting
Knowledge of standard contract terms, including time-and-materials, lump sum, not-to-exceed, and how they are applied in the billing process
Knowledge of accounts payable/general ledger system and financial chart of accounts
Knowledge of the project structure in a client-consultant business environment and understanding of billable hours and labor-based revenues
Experience with accounting software, BST preferred
Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills
Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor
The ability to work independently with the appropriate level of OR minimal supervision
The willingness and ability to travel to support the needs of other Shannon & Wilson offices
A valid driver license and insurable driving record
Basic computer skills: MS Word, Excel (required); MS Access (desirable)
Frequent sitting, standing, and walking (with or without accommodations)
Preferred
Experience with accounting software, BST preferred
Basic computer skills: MS Access (desirable)
Benefits
Employee ownership
Comprehensive medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage.
Pre-tax health and daycare FSA
Life and disability insurance
Long-term care insurance
Profit sharing and 401(k) plans
Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
10 paid holidays
Paid volunteer day
Free parking
Company
Shannon & Wilson
Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned internationally recognized consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase