What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Project Accountant position at Dibble Engineering?
ASSOCIATE PROJECT ACCOUNTANT - Phoenix, AZ
SUMMARY:
Dibble employs the industry's finest engineers, designers, and planners, providing expertise and valued resources for municipalities, private clients, federal, state, and local agencies. Dibble is looking for a skillful and highly motivated Associate Project Accountant to join our Accounting Team in our Phoenix, AZ office. This is a great opportunity for you to join our fine group of respected professionals.
This dynamic individual will be responsible for financial administration and reports required for effective financial management of projects. This includes accurate, timely development and maintenance of project cost accounting, reporting and analyses and effective communication with project managers.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Process project set-up, change orders, budget re-allocations, COI's, project close-out and archiving for assigned projects.
- Prepare monthly invoices and reports for assigned projects while adhering to quality standards and deadlines.
- Prepare sub-consultant ICA's.
- Distribute renewal certificates of insurance for projects assigned.
- Assist in collections of aged receivables as necessary.
- Recommend and implement agreed process improvements to various accounting system projects.
- Provide backup support for billing and accounting tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner both verbally and written with all clients and their representatives, co-workers, management, and principals.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills are essential.
- Ability to exercise discretion and balance the need for independent and collaborative efforts.
- Strong analytical ability while demonstrating good judgment.
- Pays attention to detail while completing several different tasks within a deadline.
- Client service driven with a "can do" attitude.
- A strong commitment to the Values and Mission of the Company.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum associate's degree required, Accounting or Business degree preferred.
- Minimum 2 years accounting experience required. A/E/C industry experience preferred.
- Strong experience in Deltek Vantagepoint or Vision software required.
- Strong technology skills with proficiency in all basic Microsoft Office programs, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat or Revu Bluebeam software preferred.
LOCATION: This opportunity is in our Phoenix office location
COMPENSATION: Salary depends on level of skills and experience
ABOUT DIBBLE
Founded in 1962, we provide a full range of civil engineering services to public and private sector clients across Arizona, Colorado, and the Southwestern United States. Our broad market expertise offers the ability to deliver complete engineering solutions from concept to closeout. Our business is built on honesty, ethics, accountability, quality, and service.
Our people-focused culture is important, and we consider our employees to be our greatest asset. This culture is why we have so many long-term employees that have been with our firm between 15 and 35 years. Our employees enjoy an industry-leading benefits program, the ability to balance their home and work life, opportunities for growth and development, company activities, and various opportunities to give back through community service.
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this opportunity, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Dibble is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.