Hybrid Project Accounting Clerk en LJA Engineering, Inc.

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success.  Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

Employee-owned. Client-focused

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Project Accounting Clerk at LJA Buisness Solutions, you will be responsible for documentation, data entry, and providing billing support to the Project Accounting team.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Project setup on processing basic job opening forms and maintenance.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Reviewing and coding accounts payable and potentially entering invoice for project subconsultants and contract labor.
• Assist with documentation and archiving project related information such as client and subconsultant contracts.
• Ability to work with others as well as independently on some projects.
• Assist the Project Accounting Analysts/Specialists on pulling invoice back up information.
• Provide project, billing, A/R and other misc. reports as needed.
• Scanning and archiving project related documents.
• Document archival pertaining to projects and client/sub-consultant contracts.
• Data entry imports on billable units such as mileage and reproduction costs in the ERP system.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and other month-end close tasks, as assigned.
• Assist with the audit requests.
• Special projects as requested by supervisors.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience in accounting

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High degree of proficiency in Excel and moderate Microsoft office skills is required
• Working knowledge and skills in accounting
• Organized, detail-oriented and can multi-task and prioritize as well as being flexible to meet department deadlines.
• Ability to work overtime to meet department deadlines.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Experience in the Engineering and Construction industry is a plus.
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
• Must be self-motivated and strive to produce quality work

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Flexible Work Options: Schedules to help you balance life and work.
• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.