Staff Accountant
Lombard, IL
Corporate – Accounting /
Full Time /
Hybrid
Valdes is a 200-person, multidisciplinary, engineering, architecture, and project management company with an expert focus on technical excellence. Every client project is assigned a dedicated team of professionals who provide personalized services and solutions. The Valdes success model consists of streamlined work processes, attention to detail, technical expertise, and an unyielding commitment to client satisfaction, safety and quality.
Valdes is guided by our purpose statement: We are talented people who thrive and achieve extraordinary results for our customers.
Our core values reflect who we are, how we perform and what we aspire to:
Integrity Critical Thinking Excellence Teamwork Passion
Valdes proudly executes all work in the United States to maintain the utmost quality for our clients. We are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and hold the following certifications:
National Minority Supplier Development Council - MBE Certification
Illinois Department of Central Management Services - BEP Certification
City of Chicago - MBE Certification
California Public Utilities Commission, The Supplier Clearinghouse - MBE Certification
Responsibilities
- Responsible for one or more areas of accounting such as Project Accounting, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable
- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the Company’s financial reporting and general ledger structure
- Support and contribute to timely reporting of all monthly financial/accounting information
- Support and contribute in accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close process
- Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to other staff members
- Support and contribute to development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department
- Support Director of Accounting and Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements
- Work with Engineering Project Managers to monitor budgets on projects
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- 0-2+ years’ experience in project accounting
- Experience in an engineering, architectural or project based environment a plus
- Experience with Deltek ERP/Project Management systems or other project management software
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and advanced functions
- Proficient with all Microsoft Office Suite products
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to identify, research, and propose resolutions for issues, problems, or new accounting requirements
- Ability to work independently and learn quickly
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.
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