Junior Project Accountant

Junior Project Accountant

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary: The Junior Project Accountant is a key position on our Finance team, responsible for financial administration and fiscal management aspects of various projects. Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Executives, the Junior Project Accountant ensures financial compliance, tracks project expenditures, manages invoicing, and oversees accounts receivable. The ideal candidate has accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills, is able to positively interact with key members of the project team and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, coordinate, and evaluate project financial administration, including budgeting and expenditure tracking.
• Oversee the monthly billing process, including invoice preparation, approval, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Administer accounts receivable, resolving financial disputes with owners, architects, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and reporting standards.
• Manage subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and invoice approvals.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in the AEC industry or other project-based environment.
• Experience with Deltek Vision is an asset but not required

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects and deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with arms, and communicate effectively.

Location: Rochester, NY

Travel: Up to 0%

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $50,000 - $65,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.