ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB’s is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Accountant/Billing Specialist to join our Finance team. In this role, you will provide crucial support in managing financial aspects of engineering projects. This position is hybrid and may be based in either our New York, NY or Newark, NJ office.
Responsibilities
- Develops and enhances knowledge of contract administration principles and techniques.
- Assistance with project setup/budgeting; including review of contract compensation and billing methods.
- Accounts payable coordination with subconsultants and vendors including logging, reviewing and coding of invoices.
- Assistance with research and resolution of client questions pertaining to subconsultant invoicing.
- Responsible for monthly preparation and processing of routine client billings.
- Follows established procedures for processing receipts, cash, and invoices.
- Maintain project financial records and billing supporting documentation (timesheets, expense reports, etc) in compliance with client requirements.
- Support the Finance team and Project Managers with various other finance and contract related tasks.
- Provide support with regards to tracking of general office expense costs.
Skills and Attributes
- Strong organizational skills, with proven experience prioritizing work and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal, project, and time management skills
- Exceptional problem solving, critical thinking and customer service skills
- Self-starter who can identify and actively pursue solutions to diligently advance company or client objectives with minimal direction
- The innate desire to produce high-quality work with a strong focus on detail and accuracy
- Ability to take on new tasks and adapt to different work assignments and personalities
- Ability to communicate openly and effectively both verbally and in writing
Qualifications
- 0-4 years of related accounting, finance, billing, or equivalent experience (preferably within the Engineering, Architecture or Construction industries)
- Proficient in Excel with intermediate skills including experience utilizing VLOOKUP functions, Pivot Tables, and strong understanding of Excel formulas.
- Proficient in MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Deltek Vision is required
- Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, management, or related field.
- Notary Public preferred.
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City is $52,000 – $74,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.
We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
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