Senior Accounting Assistant

This position will manage and maintain project accounting processes, including setup, budget tracking, and cost reporting; prepare, review, and post journal entries as part of the month-end close process. The position will also generate and analyze financial reports for management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and oversee full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes. The position also requires collaboration with project managers and internal teams to ensure financial accuracy and support project success. Additional responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements, utilizing Deltek Vantagepoint for project management, billing, and financial tracking, and providing support with DOT contracting and invoicing, including experience with UDOT CMS/ePM or similar systems. The role will also participate in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and reports, continuously identify process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency, and manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.