Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. is looking for a Project Accountant to join our accounting team. This position is full time in our Pittsburgh, PA (Moon Township) office. 

• As a Project Accountant, you'll be responsible for client invoice processing and analysis, project revenue recognition and performance analysis for multiple CEC profit center offices.
• You'll be responsible for compliance with client proposal and contracts including project set-up, rate verification, related data entry, invoice preparation and submittal, and project close-out procedures.
• You'll maintain regular communication with Project Managers, Principals and Vice Presidents that are involved with customers, in order to meet all budget, job cost and invoicing needs as required.
• You'll provide reporting and participation in monthly project review meetings with CFO, COO, Profit Center Vice Presidents, Principals and Project Managers including review of accounts receivable, work in progress and project budgets.
• Weekly tracking and input of equipment and truck usage
• You'll be responsible for monthly financial project review to analyze billing rates, expense markup and write-offs for proper revenue recognition and profitability. 
• Proper GAAP compliant revenue recognition.
• Provide assistance as requested for proposal and pricing submittals.
• You'll assist with ERP (Deltek) system improvements and documentation.
• Deadlines and schedule demands may require overtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business;
• 0-5 years of professional experience (engineering and consulting industry experience a plus);
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook along with aptitude for learning internal systems and accounting system;
• Experience with Deltek Vision is a plus.
• Ability to communicate professionally (oral and written);
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines;
• Attention to detail

About Us

We have fun! Many of our team develop deep friendships and hang out after work. We have an office-wide social committee which focuses on increasing and improving interaction amongst our employees. From free donuts on Wednesdays to ping pong tournaments to beer exchanges, our social committee does a great job and is looking for help! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, such as CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; CEC Women, and more! We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and perform interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small firm work environment with large firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success. We offer a matching 401(k), profit sharing, a performance bonus, company stock, medical dental and vision insurance, short and long term disability, tuition assistance, professional development, and work life balance. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, simply respond to the ad. EOE