<h2>Who We Are</h2><p><em>At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.</em></p><h2>Position Overview</h2><p>The Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting accounting operations, performing account reconciliations, and assisting in monthly closings. This role focuses on accounting receivables/accounts payable transactions, invoicing, dataentry and any other miscellaneous tasks as needed as it relates to the completion of financial reports and audits.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><p>• Audit/approve weekly timesheets.• Set up projects in accounting software (Deltek Vantagepoint).• Maintain accurate project records of accounting transactions, including generalledger entries and supporting documentation throughout the life cycle of the job.• Support the monthly close process by gathering data, performing basicreconciliations, and preparing standard reports.• Complete on-demand/monthly invoicing for production departments; to includesubmittals 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 overduepayments.• Prepare and compile financial reports and schedules for internal use and auditsupport.• 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 andtimelines, 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 guidanceof more experienced accountants.• Deltek training and implementation.• Maintain data integrity and confidentiality while developing familiarity withaccounting systems and tools.• Other duties as assigned.</p><h2>Qualifications</h2><p>• High School diploma or equivalent is required.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.• 1 year of relevant accounting experience, such as internships or early career roles isrequired.• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP), with exposure to coreprocesses such as journal entries, accounts payable/receivable, andreconciliations.• Basic familiarity with accounting systems, Microsoft Office, Deltek.• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with a commitment to dataaccuracy and integrity.• Ability to learn quickly, follow instructions, and collaborate effectively in a teamenvironment.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to usetechnology/computer.• Strong customer service and multi-tasking skills.• Self-directed personality with the ability to pro-actively offer assistance andsolutions is a must.• Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, managescompeting demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpectedevents.• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively presentinformation and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, clients,customers and the general public.• Ability to follow directions and carry out instructions in both verbal and writtenform.• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business memos, periodicals,professional journals, proposals, technical procedures, and government regulations.</p><h2>Travel Requirements</h2><p>● This position does not require regular travel as part of its primary responsibilities. However, occasional travel may be required, up to 10%, primarily for occasional off-site meetings, training sessions, or company events. Travel, when necessary, will be communicated in advance and aligned with business needs.</p><p>#LI-RS1</p><h2>Physical Demands &amp; Work Environment</h2><p>• Days and hours for this position are typically Monday-Friday, during the day.• Some overtime work may be required.</p><p>• This position primarily operates in a professional office environment, requiring the ability to work at a desk for extended periods while using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment. • The position involves sitting for extended periods, performing data entry, and engaging in frequent communication via email, phone, and in-person interactions.• The role involves regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders, both in person and through virtual platforms.• The physical demands of the job may include occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of office materials up to 15 pounds.</p><h2>EEO Statement</h2><p><strong>UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement </strong><strong>here</strong></p>

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<h2>Who We Are</h2><p><em>At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.</em></p><h2>Position Overview</h2><p>The Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting accounting operations, performing account reconciliations, and assisting in monthly closings. This role focuses on accounting receivables/accounts payable transactions, invoicing, dataentry and any other miscellaneous tasks as needed as it relates to the completion of financial reports and audits.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><p>• Audit/approve weekly timesheets.• Set up projects in accounting software (Deltek Vantagepoint).• Maintain accurate project records of accounting transactions, including generalledger entries and supporting documentation throughout the life cycle of the job.• Support the monthly close process by gathering data, performing basicreconciliations, and preparing standard reports.• Complete on-demand/monthly invoicing for production departments; to includesubmittals 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 overduepayments.• Prepare and compile financial reports and schedules for internal use and auditsupport.• 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 andtimelines, 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 guidanceof more experienced accountants.• Deltek training and implementation.• Maintain data integrity and confidentiality while developing familiarity withaccounting systems and tools.• Other duties as assigned.</p><h2>Qualifications</h2><p>• High School diploma or equivalent is required.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.• 1 year of relevant accounting experience, such as internships or early career roles isrequired.• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP), with exposure to coreprocesses such as journal entries, accounts payable/receivable, andreconciliations.• Basic familiarity with accounting systems, Microsoft Office, Deltek.• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with a commitment to dataaccuracy and integrity.• Ability to learn quickly, follow instructions, and collaborate effectively in a teamenvironment.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to usetechnology/computer.• Strong customer service and multi-tasking skills.• Self-directed personality with the ability to pro-actively offer assistance andsolutions is a must.• Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, managescompeting demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpectedevents.• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively presentinformation and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, clients,customers and the general public.• Ability to follow directions and carry out instructions in both verbal and writtenform.• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business memos, periodicals,professional journals, proposals, technical procedures, and government regulations.</p><h2>Travel Requirements</h2><p>● This position does not require regular travel as part of its primary responsibilities. However, occasional travel may be required, up to 10%, primarily for occasional off-site meetings, training sessions, or company events. Travel, when necessary, will be communicated in advance and aligned with business needs.</p><p>#LI-RS1</p><h2>Physical Demands &amp; Work Environment</h2><p>• Days and hours for this position are typically Monday-Friday, during the day.• Some overtime work may be required.</p><p>• This position primarily operates in a professional office environment, requiring the ability to work at a desk for extended periods while using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment. • The position involves sitting for extended periods, performing data entry, and engaging in frequent communication via email, phone, and in-person interactions.• The role involves regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders, both in person and through virtual platforms.• The physical demands of the job may include occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of office materials up to 15 pounds.</p><h2>EEO Statement</h2><p><strong>UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement&nbsp;</strong><strong>here</strong></p>

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