Our Milhouse team is searching for a Billing Project Accountant!
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented team member who is able to work independently to support the accounting functions of our rapidly growing organization. This position will be supporting our Finance team with day-to-day project operations and more. You will work closely with Engineering and/or Construction Leaders, Project Managers and Engineers as they move through the billing cycle for their assigned technical projects servicing the Utiliy, Design Build, Facilities Design, Roadway Design and alike industries. As such your industry experience within Architecture, Engineering and Construction is required. So too is your Deltek system experience to really hit the ground running in this role.
If you are looking to be challenged, and also be provided an opportunity to grow and develop even further within the EPC industry- please apply directly, we would love to hear from you! Come be a part of something great!
What you will do:
- Prepare invoices for all assigned projects on a monthly, interim, and milestone basis
- Enter all financial paperwork into the accounting system to ensure timely and accurate job cost information. This includes owner and sub change orders, owner billings, budget transfers, subcontractor pay requirements, payroll and accounts payable invoices, etc
- Monitor and collect aged receivables
- Responsible for project cost/schedule monitoring, which includes monitoring of actual vs. financial percent completes, provide suggestions for proactive cost control improvements, monitor employee hours charged to projects on a weekly basis and monitor sub-consultant/subcontractor invoices/payments against the contract terms
- Responsible for understanding the areas of compensation and payment clauses, overhead rates, revenue enhancers per the contractual terms of a project
- Understand the nature of the project cost systems and the information processed. Bring issues to the attention of the Controller and the Project Manager for assistance and further evaluation
- Provide information to appropriate staff regarding project status
- Participate in project kick off and review meetings with Project Managers, Section Managers and Vice Presidents
- Manage processes for projects with special requirements such as certified payroll, special reporting, etc.
- Respond to client and internal staff inquiries regarding billing, invoices, expense reports and other financial matters
- Process accounts payable
- Respond to vendor inquiries
- Maintain vendor and billing files
- Filing, copying and other duties as assigned
- Must be able to handle multiple projects and changing priorities, working in a cooperative team environment, which includes cross-training with co-workers
What we are looking for:
- Strong multi-tasking organizational and analytical skills to define problems
- Competent accounting and internal control skills as related to project entities/ contracts
- Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner
- Ability to interpret and manage various project accounting data and documents
- Strong Excel skills
- Knowledge in Deltek software required
- Previous Engineering or Construction industry experience required (or Utility experience).
Your background:
- Associate degree or higher in a finance-related field
- 5 years of experience in project accounting, preferably in Engineering or Construction industry
- Experience demonstrating the ability to: prepare and review invoices
- Experience working with large utilities such as First Energy, ComEd etc. (client portfolio) or similar engineering clients.
Why Milhouse?
- Entrepreneurial environment with exposure to our empowering Executive team
- Encouraging, warm, and dynamic workplace with the opportunity to grow and develop
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Milhouse University, a learning and developmental tool to up skill yourself in a classroom style environment, virtual learning, or self paced online tutorials.
Here's a little information on Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.:
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. was founded in 2001 with the goal of building the best engineering company in the country. It was based on the belief that if we hired great people, fueled their passion while challenging them to excel, and maintained a laser focus on the needs of your clients, success would come- and so it has. Our portfolio of successful projects continues to grow, our family of highly satisfied clients continues to expand, and our staff just gets better and better.
We are a unique, Chicago-based firm whose collective passion, vision and expertise has led to phenomenal growth! With more than 500+ talented professionals and offices across the globe, Milhouse offers a dynamic work environment where there is no limit to what you can achieve if you are willing to go after it.
Our people are the cornerstone of our organization, and key to our success. Join a remarkably talented team that shares a passion for what they do and a vision for improving communities around the world through innovative engineering and construction.
Click here to see who we are, and how our people drive our culture each & every day.
Click here to see all of our awards and how many times we've won Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!
Important Notice to US Applicants
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is an at-will employer.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits List:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan
Transit Benefits Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Education & Development Program
Paid Holidays
Employee Referral Program
Wellness Program
Employee Recognition Program
Lunch and Learns
Milhouse University Classes (Cross Functional Training)
Higher Level Professional Development/Certification support
Paid Maternity and Paternity leave (plus incentives to support you in your first year of parenthood)
