Accounting Specialist / Accounting Clerk

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Position Overview

The Accounting Specialist / Accounting Clerk role is responsible for supporting accounting operations, performing account reconciliations, and assisting in monthly closings. This role focuses on accounting receivables / accounts payable transactions, invoicing, data entry and any other miscellaneous tasks as needed as it relates to the completion of financial reports and audits.

Responsibilities

• Audit / approve weekly timesheets.
• Set up projects in accounting software (Deltek Vantagepoint).
• Maintain accurate project records of accounting transactions, including general ledger entries and supporting documentation throughout the life-cycle of the job.
• Support the monthly close process by gathering data, performing basic reconciliations, and preparing standard reports
• Complete on-demand / monthly invoicing for production departments; to include submittals of all invoices.
• Navigate client portals, pay-applications, etc.
• Complete collections for specific departments.
• Maintain professional communication and accurate record keeping.
• Monthly reporting, to include monitoring of customer accounts and overdue payments.
• Prepare and compile financial reports and schedules for internal use and audit support.
• Request and monitor client issued purchase orders (PO) and extra purchase orders (EPO).
• Research and monitor invoices for checks and deposits.
• Review and sign lien wavers (Hyphen and physical copies).
• Assist with draft pulling / distributions.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to learn accounting processes and timelines, ensuring timely communication of data needs or issues.
• Assist with intercompany transaction tracking, accruals, and basic reconciliations.
• Participate in special projects or process improvement efforts under the guidance of more experienced accountants.
• Deltek training and implementation.
• Maintain data integrity and confidentiality while developing familiarity with accounting systems and tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Travel Requirements

travel may be required, up to 10%, primarily for occasional off-site meetings, training sessions, or

company events.

needs.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

EEO Statement

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement here