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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) · 1 week ago

Junior Project Accountant

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$53K/yr - $65K/yr

3+ years exp

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a collective committed to shaping a better future through sustainable and impactful work. The Junior Project Accountant will maintain project accounting, interact with Project Managers for accuracy, and prepare detailed reports and invoices while supporting the overall financial management of projects.

ArchitectureCommercial Real EstateInterior Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining accounting for projects

Interact with Project Managers to ensure project accounting is up to date and accurate

Provide and discuss detailed accounting reports with PMs on a monthly basis

Coordinate invoicing and supporting documentation requirements for all open projects

Provide training and assistance, as needed, to Billing Coordinators

Support Project Accountants to ensure project documentation is accurate and complete

Prepare expensive invoices (potentially in a client specified form)

Review expense documentation to ensure charges are appropriate and accurate

Research questionable charges by contacting consultants, vendors and colleagues

Update project expenses to transfer incorrectly charged items

Input consulting invoices into Vision and mail out client invoices

Special billing projects as requested

Communicate and coordinate inter-office Project requirements with other SOM offices

Qualification

Project CostingBillingContract ReviewVision Accounting SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Degree in Accounting/Business Administration or comparable experience

3 years+ Project or Job Costing experience

Experience within the Architecture, Engineering or Construction industries

Hands-on, especially in terms of billing, project accounting and contract review

Ability to prioritize, organize work flows and juggling conflicting demands

Exceptional communication skills (written and oral)

Ability to interface with project managers, clients and architects

Experience with Microsoft Office including but not limited to Microsoft Excel

Preferred

Experience with Vision accounting software is a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance

401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs

Inquire about our approach to flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program

Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development

Company

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

Glassdoor3.7

A global collective of architects, designers, engineers, and planners building a better future. Named No.

Founded in 1936

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.som.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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