Project and Accounting Specialist Job at Psomas in Santa Ana

Our Accounting Team in Santa Ana, CA has an opportunity for a talented Project and Accounting Specialist. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!

About being our Project and Accounting Specialist

This full-time position as our Project and Accounting Specialist, you will utilize your skills and expertise coordinating with our corporate office to provide our engineering, survey and construction management teams with billing, payroll, accounts payable and other accounting-related support. This position is available exclusively at the Santa Ana office with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.

Responsibility Highlights for our Project and Accounting Specialist

• Complete monthly project billing in compliance with client and contract specifications, accurately and in a timely manner
• Effectively communicate with Project Managers regarding billings, contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services
• Set up new projects using accounting software according to contract, client, and project manager direction
• Facilitate payroll processing for both office and union field staff. Requires an understanding of union rules, prevailing wage and certified payroll
• Facilitate expense and credit card reporting, insuring timely and accurate coding and processing
• Coordinate the processing and coding of accounts payable
• Assist with administering contracts from execution to close out
• Work with the cash receipts team member to reconcile variances that occur in the application of cash
• Serve as a resource for staff with accounting-related issues or questions for the region

Minimum Qualifications to be our Project and Accounting Specialist

• Minimum of 5 years prior general accounting, administrative or related experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Highly organized, detail oriented and able to follow through and complete assigned tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint) with intermediate proficiency in Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide variety of internal and external clients and provide quality customer service

Preferred Qualifications for our Project and Accounting Specialist

• Prior experience within the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) industry
• Knowledge and experience with Deltek Vision accounting software
• Associate's or bachelor's degree

Highlighted Benefits for our Project and Accounting Specialist

Enjoy hybrid and flexible work schedules, an inclusive benefit package providing medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage for employee and qualifying family members, a 401(k) with immediate vested company match, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by Psomas!

• A competitive salary! The expected range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00/hour depending on experience
  Compensation may be adjusted for well qualified candidates
• 8 Paid Holidays & 3 Weeks of PTO
• Career pathing, training + professional development

Strong History + Bright Future

As a 100% employee owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S for over 78 years, Psomas is proud to be an award winning consulting firm with over 750 employees. Our talented team have an array of skills ranging from construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee first culture. Together, we foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are looking for team members that are excited to contribute to our projects and make a positive difference in our local community.

We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.