Job Information
Terracon Project Accounting Coordinator in Olathe, Kansas
28356BR
Service Line:
Office Management/Administration
Office Name:
Corporate
Job Description:
The Terracon Corporate office located in Olathe, KS is currently seeking a Project Accounting Coordinator. The position has great growth potential, and provides visibility to a broad range of financial functions across the company.
Our vision of “Together, we are best at people” is more than just a slogan - it’s reality! Terracon has been named “Best place to work” numerous times over the past few years and has a culture focused on collaboration, excellence, and growth. To support our employee’s need for work/life balance, we have a hybrid work environment. Come to the office twice a week to collaborate with peers face to face. The rest of the week, you are free to work from home, if that is your choice. As an employee-owner, you will have the benefit of participating in our success as a shareholder of the company and the opportunity to work with co-workers who are talented, and fun! If this is a good fit for what you’re looking for, we invite you to apply.
General Responsibilities:
In this role you will perform a variety of project accounting activities including entering, reviewing, processing, auditing, and reporting information. Understands the system and brings issues to the attention of the Supervisor for assistance and further evaluation. Also responsible for providing customer service to employees, office staff and management for subject matter related items.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, responsible for all aspects of the weekly project accounting processing including, but not limited to, entering data, running processes and auditing reports.
Responsible for the timesheet processing for assigned divisions and for reviewing/balancing the company reports.
Work with the payroll department on investigating timesheet problems and on timesheet adjustments.
Responsible for sending e-mails to employees and supervisors for timesheets that are missing signatures and/or approvals.
Assist with cash application. Apply cash receipts (checks, ACH, wire transfers, credit card payments) to client invoices.
Assist with client account reconciliations, reviewing on-account balances, and preparing client refund documentation
Responsible for entering misc. charges, project transfers, and timesheet adjustments.
Provide day to day assistance to offices regarding timesheet processing and project accounting questions.
Responsible for other general including, but not limited to, verifying and coding agency invoices.
Responsible for assisting employees who call the application support helpdesk.
Research and analyze write-up/write-down differences greater than the set limit for assigned divisions.
Run the processes and balance reports related to the weekly project accounting processing.
Work with IT and direct supervisor on resolution for processing problems and report issues.
Assist with the review of new clients and the merging of duplicate clients,
Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree preferred.
Minimum 3 - 5 years related experience.
Good knowledge of accounts receivable and job cost expenses
Strong accuracy with data entry
Good knowledge of Excel and general computer skills
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
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Exemption:
Non-exempt
Requisition ID:
28356BR
Posting Title:
Project Accounting Coordinator
Employment Type:
Regular, Full Time
City, State (Office Location):
Olathe, KS
About Terracon:
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement:
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
Job Category:
Accounting/Finance