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Benesch · 4 days ago

Senior Accountant

Naperville, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$30K/yr - $50K/yr

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. They are looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team, responsible for preparing client invoices, reporting for Project Managers, and resolving billing inquiries.

Civil EngineeringConstructionRailroad

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly summary reports for Project Managers

Send monthly project progress reports and other requested accounting software reports to assigned Project Managers

Coordinate with assigned Project Managers and/or clients to resolve all issues and questions related to billing and any subconsultant payments

Process unit costs and subconsultant invoices as assigned

Review Project Information Forms and establish new project/clients in accounting software

Prepare client invoices and any supporting documentation needed

Verify labor and project direct costs are properly at contractual rates

Verify contract terms and limits assuring client and billing terms are correct in accounting software

Assist Project Managers with accounts receivable issues and questions

Prepare period billings

Review significant revenue fluctuations with the Project Manager to ensure accuracy on invoices

Report unbilled after each billing cycle to the Senior Project Coordinator

Identify over-run concerns relating to DBE participation

Maintain contract files

Assist with year-end procedures and governmental audit requests

Update accounting software for project closeouts

Organize transfer of accounting financial records in conjunction with annual project close-out procedures

Perform project performance review for correct revenue recognition as part of period end close procedures

Miscellaneous projects as assigned

Qualification

Accounting softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookCommunication skillsConfidentialityAdaptability

Required

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Advanced use of accounting software as it relates to the duties and responsibilities above. Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint preferred

Ability to work independently on multiple concurrent tasks

Maintain confidentiality

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Adaptable to change in work environment

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid life insurance

Short term, and long-term disability plans

401K plan

Profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan

Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders

Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses

Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions

Personalized training and career development plans with your manager

Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications

Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement

Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge

Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)

Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)

Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career

Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events

Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement