Supply Chain Manager
Archer
ERP
Senior Accounting Assistant
Clemson University School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
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ERP
About the role
- 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 GAAP and FAR requirements.
- Utilize Deltek Vantagepoint for project management, billing, and financial tracking.
- Provide support with DOT 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.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2–5 years of project accounting experience, ideally in engineering or construction environments.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Deltek Vantagepoint.
- Experience with Certified Payroll processing and Prevailing Wage compliance.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
- Solid understanding of GAAP, FAR, and cost accounting principles.
- Familiarity with month-end close procedures and financial statement preparation.
- Experience with DOT contracting and billing systems such as UDOT CMS/ePM.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer service-oriented mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while being a collaborative team player.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability in all aspects of work.
