DUNAWAY ASSOCIATES LLC is hiring: Accounting Coordinator II in Dallas

WHAT WE DO:

Dunaway is a professional services firm established in 1956, with offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio. We offer civil and structural engineering, planning + landscape architecture, survey, and construction inspection services to public and private clients throughout Texas.

As a multi-discipline firm with a staff of over 350+ positioned in our seven offices across the state of Texas – our firm’s size, location, and reputation allows us to provide local, specialized knowledge to each project and each client that we serve.

WHO WE ARE:

At Dunaway, our mission is to foster a culture that ensures our employees thrive and reach their highest potential. This is what we call the Dunaway Difference. We realize that our employees, who efficiently utilize their time and talents to further the growth of our organization, are our most valuable asset.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Once selected to join our team, you will:

• Input and maintain critical data in the accounting system, including new and existing client information, project/task numbers, contract numbers, project budget data, special billing charges, etc.; also maintain all related contracts and subconsultant agreements
• Run weekly billing review reports (BRRs), process all billing mark ups by Project Managers, and prepare and send final client invoices
• Track status of all Project Managers’ billings and address delays or delinquencies in accordance with established timelines and procedures
• Track all invoices through entire payment process, troubleshooting of any related issues with the client and/or Project Manager, and contacting clients/vendors to ensure payment and collection when needed; also process credit memos when necessary
• Create and maintain project files including closing out the file at the conclusion of project
• Assist Accounting Supervisor(s) with various projects as needed
• Analyze financial project data (write offs, outstanding accounts receivable, unbilled work in progress, and profitability) and compile reports for tracking and monthly review of overall project financials; actively participate in monthly meetings on the same
• Other duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Solid knowledge of and proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook)
• Ability to create and work with intermediate-level spreadsheets
• Solid knowledge of general accounting functions/terminology
• Excellent math skills
• Proficiency with typing/computer operation

SKILLS:

• High attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work both with a team or independently as needed
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies, procedures, and internal controls and to interpret such when necessary

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience with Deltek Vision
• Minimum of five years hands-on experience in client billing and accounts receivable
• Prior experience in service industry, preferably in an engineering or architectural firm

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma/GED
• College classes or completed degree in Accounting