Who We Are:

Bennett & Pless is a growing Structural Engineering Consulting firm with a 60-year track record of being one of the leading firms in the Southeast in the niche markets we practice. We have been nominated 5 consecutive years in a row as a best firm to work for and have offices in Atlanta, Sarasota, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, Orlando, and Raleigh. Our projects range in scope from simple site inspections to the design of a new facility, and we work at each stage – feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed design, and construction administration. Together, our 8 offices have created an energized engineering powerhouse offering enhanced capabilities to our ever-growing client base.

What You Will Do:

We are looking for a full-time Accounting Specialist to work in our Atlanta office. The Accounting Specialist will report to our Accounting Manager and will take on ownership of several processes, e.g. billing, payroll, accounts payable, etc. and ensure they are successfully executed. We’re looking for someone who has a can-do attitude and who likes to collaborate.

Responsibilities:

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned including working on other projects.

• Maintains accurate records of incoming and outgoing payments, processes and files receipts and invoices.
• Manages client accounts and payment schedules; generates invoices, processes incoming check and credit card payments, and reconciles statements.
• Processes regular payroll information on a biweekly basis, as well as bonuses and off-cycle checks when necessary

• Invoices consultants, prepares pay application, lien waivers, and Certificate of Insurance (COI) requests.
• Assists in the preparation of tax documents for team members; prepares and distributes annual IRS forms.
• Looks for, escalates, and/or provides solutions for accounting irregularities.
• Collaborates with team members to provide requested financial reports to managers.
• Perform reconciliation for Credit account for BP & BPL. And Bank reconciliation for BP.

• Prepares pre-billing reports for project managers to review.
• Issues invoices and purchase orders, as well as paying consultant, subcontractor, vendor, and supplier bills.
• Ensures a steady cash flow by generating, auditing, and sending invoices in a timely manner.

• Performs administrative and other tasks as needed.
• Perform weekly timesheet and expense review.

What We Are Looking For:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, or similar.
• 5 years' accounting experience.
• Proficiency in electronic accounting, Excel, and other Microsoft office products.

Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standard practices
• High knowledge of payroll processing and ability to perform all related procedures, learn and apply employment law and organizational policies and benefits.
• Ability to input data accurately and efficiently.

• Excellent communication skills toward effective collaboration and client services.

• Extensive experience in project accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

What We Offer:

At Bennett & Pless, our vision is to be a place where employees thrive. We’re a growing firm committed to empowering employees without sacrificing work/life balance. Our culture is the center of making us who we are and it’s our priority to make employees feel accepted and valued.

As a firm, we are highly supportive of the development of our employees. Every year, we kick off Career Development Planning where employees create tailored development goals. Goals are regularly assessed throughout the year to allow employees to advance towards their career growth objectives. We also have monthly Bennett and Pless learning sessions where our senior Engineers and Specialists share their knowledge on a broad variety of subjects.

We have an employee-focused benefits package that includes:

• Company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage for the employee
• Health savings and flex spending accounts
• Group short-term & long-term disability; life and a&d insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 401(k) matching
• Monthly wellness allowance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Flexible schedules, including summer hours
• Company retreat

If you are interested in a place where you can thrive and make a career at Bennett & Pless, come join our unique culture!

Bennett & Pless is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws..