About the Position

The Associate Project Accountant is an integral part of the Finance/Accounting team that also serves as a liaison with the Project Services team. This position is responsible for invoicing, project setup, project A/P and expense reports, and various other financial/accounting tasks as they relate to NEI’s portfolio of projects. This position also works closely with the Project Services team on various tasks to support project operations. Strong organizational skills are required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload in a fast-paced environment. A successful candidate possesses structure, attention to detail, and a positive, team-orientated attitude.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $72,000/ (year/hour)

The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.

This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.

Essential Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of the invoicing process for assigned portfolio of tier 3 and tier 4 projects/project managers
• Collaborate with part-time, engineering project managers and clients to ensure all parties are synchronized on the invoicing process/requirements for each client account
• Complete lien waivers, payment applications, SOV’s, etc. to facilitate client payments
• Manage lien waivers for subconsultants and equipment vendors
• Follow-up with clients on past due balances and resolve client invoice inquiries
• Setup and/or review setup of new projects in ERP system; ensure project setup aligns with contract details
• Maintain data integrity in ERP system as it relates to projects, especially revenue methods/recognition, project structure, and cost tracking
• Apply correct GL coding and approve vendor invoices/employee expense reports charged to projects
• Assist with annual audit inquiries relating to projects and ensure proper documentation is maintained throughout the year in support of the annual audit
• Review timesheets to verify that hours are charged to correct projects
• Assist Sr. Project Accountants and Project Accounting Manager with ad hoc assignments as needed
• Employee is responsible for managing their own work schedule with input from supervisor and completing assigned tasks.
• Employee should identify discrepancies in assigned work and bring to attention of their supervisor in a timely manner. Employee’s work product should be self-checked in a manner that is suitable for review by the supervisor.

Skills & Knowledge

• Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills; ability to interact successfully at all levels of the organization; demonstrates high emotional intelligence
• Actively engages and participates in meetings, maintains strict confidentiality
• Provides a high-level of customer service to internal and external clients
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards
• Professional, articulate, and able to exercise good independent judgement and discretion
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle, delegate, and prioritize multiple competing tasks and effectively manage deadlines
• Highly organized, motivated self-starter
• Proven record of delivering a high standard of quality work with exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and creating systems and plans where there are none
• Flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment with a rapidly growing team

Must Have

• 1 years of experience in the architecture, engineering, or construction industry, preferably in a financial role
• Experience with ERP systems
• Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint is highly preferential, proficiency/experience with other Deltek software products is highly advantageous
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, and Word with a positive attitude towards new technology
• Must have a positive, can do attitude
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Working Conditions

About NEI Electric Power Engineering

Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for four straight years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023), our values have been woven into the fabric of who we are since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEI’s mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.

Since NEI’s founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability, both across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the United States. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members’ diverse backgrounds and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart our path into the future.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, martial status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

Team Member Benefits

We believe that taking care of our team members is of the utmost importance. We strive to foster a community of belonging, professional development, and industry involvement; providing our team with the benefits, tools, and support systems to excel in their roles. Out comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
• Annual & discretionary bonus programs
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion
• Annual Team Building
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
• Pet insurance