Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | DLZ Corporation

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at DLZ Corporation, located in Columbus, Ohio. DLZ is a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm that creates solutions improving communities by delivering engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest. This Staff Accountant role ensures accurate financial record-keeping and supports project and client billing processes, contributing to the financial health and operational efficiency of the firm. It is an opportunity to drive meaningful impact within a collaborative and innovative team.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Columbus, OH
• Mission: This role ensures accurate financial record-keeping and supports project and client billing processes for a leading multidisciplinary firm.
• Tech Stack: MS Excel, MS Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reconcile: Review and reconcile general ledger accounts and perform bank reconciliations.
• Process: Administer and process company timesheets.
• Manage: Handle the processing of accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Maintain: Perform project maintenance and associated accounting tasks.
• Collaborate: Work with project managers to prepare and process contract billings for clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. This is an entry-level role.
• Experience: 0-2 years of relevant accounting experience, which may include internships or co-op experience.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of MS Excel and Word; Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Bonus: Project accounting and client invoicing experience; Background in the construction industry or project costing.