Senior Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Civil Science is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accounting Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role plays a critical part in managing project accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP and FAR standards, and delivering accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings expertise in Deltek Vantagepoint, project accounting within the engineering or construction industry, and has a strong command of Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities :

• Manage and maintain project accounting processes, including setup, budget tracking, and cost reporting.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries as part of the month-end close process.
• Generate and analyze financial reports for management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes.
• Collaborate with project managers and internal teams to ensure financial accuracy and support project success.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.
• Utilize Deltek Vantagepoint for project management, billing, and financial tracking.
• Provide support with DOT (Department of Transportation) contracting and invoicing, including experience with UDOT CMS / ePM or similar systems.
• Participate in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and reports.
• Continuously identify process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

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Why Join Civil Science?

About Civil Science

Civil Science isn't just another engineering firm—we're a 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of expertise and a bold vision for the future. Our team of talented engineers, surveyors, planners, and technicians partners with clients across the public and private sectors to deliver innovative and impactful solutions.

At Civil Science, we believe in investing in our people. As an employee-owner, you'll enjoy unmatched opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and career growth, all within a culture that values collaboration, excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit. If you're ready to join a firm that's shaping the future of civil engineering, we'd love to have you on our team!

Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass both a criminal background check and driving record review.

Civil Science evaluates and determines on a case-by-case basis whether it is willing to sponsor an individual to receive a temporary or permanent work visa (e.g., E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, or TN visa status).

Civil Science provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.