Project Accountant

Huitt-Zollars - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Dallas, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for a Project Accountant at our Dallas office. A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, strong organizational and customer service skills, and a keen sense for detail. This position is a great opportunity for someone pursuing a career in accounting. The position offers flexibility in office and remote working environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Deltek Vantagepoint for updating project entries and contract modifications while working closely with accounting to ensure projects have everything necessary for set up.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and/or sub-consultants to obtain insurance certificates based on specific project contract requirements.
• Review, processing, data entry, and tracking of subcontractor invoices.
• Support project accountants following up on collections and updating project records.
• Document management; project file set up, maintenance and archiving.
• Maintains strong moral principles and high level of sensitivity with confidential information.
• Assist the accounting team with other special projects, as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Engineering and/or Architecture administrative support experience highly preferred.
• The successful candidate will have an Associate's Degree or comparable experience working for a A/E firm.
• Must have a 'can-do' attitude and willingness to take on a variety of tasks.
• Strong organization, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Presents a strong professional and business acumen.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel & Access.
• Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint or ERP system is a plus.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam and/or Adobe Acrobat is a plus.
• Ability to give meticulous attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and with a team.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Consistent communication skills and ability to get tasks completed in a timely, efficient manner.
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP