Full-time
Description
Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Committed to technical excellence and high-quality service, we provide integrated geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, environmental and natural resource services for clients worldwide. Since 1954, we have delivered comprehensive engineering and environmental solutions for the most challenging infrastructure planning, design, permitting and construction conditions.
We are dedicated to improving our communities, preserving the environment and utilizing the most innovative science practices in all our work.
Responsibilities :
- Contract Administration
- Project accounting and administration
- Project billing
- Assistance with collection of aged receivable balances.
- Set up projects in the accounting system.
- Review and post weekly time sheets.
- Prepare project accounting reports for project managers.
- Oversee the full-cycle Accounts Payable process
- Communicate and coordinate with accounting staff and employees in other branch offices.
- Assist with tasks as assigned by the office manager and corporate accounting manager.
- Follow Shannon & Wilson's Quality Assurance policy.
- Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson’s Health & Safety and Loss Prevention policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or equivalent experience.1-5 years accounting experience to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project accounting.Knowledge of standard contract terms, including time-and-materials, lump sum, not-to-exceed, and how they are applied in the billing process.Knowledge of accounts payable / general ledger system and financial chart of accounts.Knowledge of the project structure in a client-consultant business environment and understanding of billable hours and labor-based revenues.Experience with accounting software, BST preferred.Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor.The ability to work independently with the appropriate level of OR minimal supervision.The willingness and ability to travel to support the needs of other Shannon & Wilson offices.A valid driver license and insurable driving record.Basic computer skills : MS Word, Excel (required); MS Access (desirable).Frequent sitting, standing, and walking (with or without accommodations)Level Placement
Typically, depending on an applicant’s education, experience, other qualifications they possess, if they are a fit for the company and local office culture, and the current business needs, a Mid-Level Project Account typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Office Services I, II or III level.
Compensation :
Office Services I : $18.78 - $28.16
Office Services II & III : $24.34 - $36.52
Shannon & Wilson offers a competitive benefits package to support our employees. These benefits include :
Employee ownershipComprehensive medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage.Pre-tax health and daycare FSALife and disability insuranceLong-term care insuranceProfit sharing and 401(k) plansPaid time off for vacation and sick leave10 paid holidaysPaid volunteer dayFree parkingShannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Shannon & Wilson participates in the E-Verify program.
Please note that non-solicited resumes from external recruitment agencies will not be considered as introductions to our business, unless a preapproved agreement is in place and the external recruitment agency has been engaged to work on this specific vacancy.
Salary Description
$18.78 - $36.52 / hour