Project Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Project Accounting Assistant | Walker Consultants

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Walker Consultants, located in Hoffman Estates, IL. Walker Consultants, a 100% employee-owned firm with over 60 years of experience, is a recognized leader in the parking industry. They provide extensive engineering, planning, and architecture services, alongside growing forensic, restoration, building envelope, and vertical transportation consulting services. This Project Accounting Assistant position is crucial for the Corporate Accounting team, as it plays a key part in keeping the company’s financial processes running smoothly and efficiently. The role offers a chance to contribute precision and initiative within a collaborative, growth-focused environment, directly driving the firm’s overall success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Hoffman Estates, IL
• Pay: $40000–$50000 yearly
• Team: Corporate Accounting team, collaborating closely with Project Accountants
• Mission: Support the Corporate Accounting team by ensuring all financial processes run smoothly and efficiently through accurate accounting tasks.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, accounting/project management software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoice Processing: Efficiently process accounts payable invoices to ensure timely vendor payments.
• Expense Management: Handle and process employee expense reports for accurate and prompt reimbursement.
• Cash Management: Manage and process daily cash receipts to maintain accurate financial records.
• Vendor Administration: Set up new vendors for electronic payments via ACH to streamline transactions.
• Financial Reporting Support: Utilize accounting software to generate requested reports, aiding internal financial analysis.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates should have obtained or be actively pursuing an Associate’s Degree, demonstrating foundational knowledge in relevant fields.
• Experience: A minimum of 1-3 years of applicable work experience in an accounting support role is required for this position.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential, alongside advanced computer skills necessary to quickly learn and effectively utilize specialized accounting and project management software. Strong verbal and written communication skills are critical for clear interactions. The ability to work independently while remaining highly organized across multiple projects and tasks is also a key requirement.