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Project Accounting Assistant

Project Accounting Assistant

Walker ConsultantsChicago, Illinois, United States, 60601
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Project Accounting Assistant

How Your Role Will Shape Our Success

Are you a detail-driven problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Walker Consultants is looking for a proactive and organized Project Accounting Assistant to join our Corporate Accounting team in Hoffman Estates, IL.

This is more than just a numbers roleits your chance to contribute to a collaborative, growth-focused team where your precision and initiative will help drive our success. We offer a supportive work culture, competitive salary and benefits, and real opportunities for professional development.

In this role, youll work closely with our Project Accountants, playing a key part in keeping our financial processes running smoothly and efficiently.

What Sets Us Apart?

Walker is 100% employee-owned! Join us and become part of a company where you have a direct stake in our success.

What makes this opportunity even more exciting is our true ownership program . At Walker, our equity-based model allows shareholders to directly benefit from the firms success, rather than a traditional ESOP that focuses only on stock appreciation. Its a unique chance to grow with a company that values its people.

What Youll Do

  • Process accounts payable invoices
  • Process employee expense reports for payment
  • Process cash receipts on a daily basis
  • Assisting with internal reporting of company airfare travel
  • Setup vendors to pay with ACH
  • Utilize accounting software to generate reporting as requested
  • Perform special projects as needed

What You Bring

  • Obtained or currently pursuing an Associates Degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, or 1-3 years of applicable work experience
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Advanced computer skills required to learn and utilize accounting / project management software
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and stay organized with multiple projects and tasks
  • Compensation & Benefits

    At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. For this role, the estimated base salary range is $42,000 $52,000 per year. The final salary offered may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. We value open conversations about compensation and welcome the opportunity to discuss more about base salary and Walkers total rewards philosophy during the recruiting process.

    We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including :

  • Annual discretionary bonus program
  • Opportunity to purchase Walker stock Walker is 100% employee-owned!
  • Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
  • Mental wellness benefits
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
  • 529 college savings plan
  • A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
  • 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
  • 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
  • 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
  • Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and / or applicable state paid leave programs
  • Paid community involvement hours
  • Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships
  • Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
  • Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups
  • Why Walker Consultants?

    Over the past 60 years, Walker has become recognized as a leader in the parking industry and provides a wide range of engineering, planning, and architecture services to facilities of all kinds. Walker also provides Forensic, Restoration, Building Envelope, and Vertical Transportation Consulting Services, a fast-growing part of our business in the last 10 years.

    Walker hires exceptional people to remain among the top-performing firms in the business. We reward our employees for their effective contributions, challenge them, and provide professional development opportunities and the autonomy needed to grow. As a learning organization, our senior experts routinely share their knowledge in a collaborative environment, ensuring that best practices are carried forward to the next generation of leadership.

    Walker is proud to be an employee-owned firm with an open-book philosophy that highly values integrity, honesty, and fairness. We encourage new ideas and contributions. We work hard and have fun doing what we love. This is who we are.

    Join Us!

    We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but dont meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this roleor another opportunity on our team.

    At Walker Consultants, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or in the workplace, please let us knowwe will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

    Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.

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