Our team is seeking a talented and hard-working Staff Accountant who offers comprehensive assistance to the entire accounting department.
This role takes on the primary responsibility for handling receivables and collections, both internally within the organization and in direct interactions with clients.
As a significant participant in the monthly closing process, this position plays a vital role in upholding the promptness and precision of the financial statements.
Pay is DOE: $30-$37/hr
*This is a full-time, onsite position!*
What we offer at Barghausen:
COMPENSATION – Competitive wages, bonuses, and performance-based incentives
RETIREMENT– 401k plan (200% match on the first 4% of your deferral)
HEALTHCARE– Fully paid medical, dental, and vision healthcare + life insurance for employee with generous contributions for dependents
VACATION– 3 weeks of PTO per year + 7 paid holidays
PERKS– Team bonding activities, sporting event tickets, company-paid gym memberships, half-day Fridays during summer months + much more!
WORK-LIFE BALANCE – Flexible schedule DOE
Civil Project Engineer Job Responsibilities:
Process client payments, miscellaneous cash receipts, and accounts receivable adjustments
Review and execute lien releases based on scheduled and received client payments
Produce accounts receivable aging reports
Accurately process write-off entries and maintain reporting
Bank reconciliations and outstanding item review
Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations
Maintain fixed asset, depreciation, and amortization schedules
Contribute to month-end financial close and reporting, including workbook preparation
Support project accountants, assisting with inquiries and monthly billing
Understand and apply fundamental accounting and finance concepts
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects as requested
Support department initiatives and recommend improvements
Ensure accounting procedures are in compliance with GAAP
Civil Project Engineer Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
3 to 5 years accounting experience
Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
Exceptional communication and customer service, including the ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner tailored to intended audiences
Ability to work under deadlines and respond to changes in priorities
Technical aptitude, ability to adapt to new systems and maneuver between sources of information
Ability to work independently with initiative, setting priorities and completing projects
Excellent problem-solving skills
Adept in accounting software platforms
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience in architecture or engineering environment preferred
About Us:
Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
was established in 1982 and is one of the Northwest's leading multi-disciplined service firms offering civil engineering, land surveying, land use planning and other related services.
We are a growing company with over 200 employees and an excellent reputation in the Puget Sound area.
With the majority of our employees working from the Kent, WA office, we also have offices in Chehalis WA, Richland WA, Klamath Falls, OR, Roseville, CA, and Long Beach, CA.
We work extensively throughout the Western United States and provide services in many other areas of the country.
Our clients are mostly private developers and are some of the nation's largest and most respected homebuilders, industrial developers, retailers, and petroleum companies.
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field