Accounting Assistant/Project Management Deputy, Maryland

Job Description:
Dewberry is currently seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant/ Project Management Deputy (PMD) to support our Maryland group in our Frederick, MD office.  Typical assignments are diverse and require strong communication and collaboration skills. This position will provide the opportunity to support our Business Unit Manager and project managers/engineers with project account set-up, financial reporting support, progress reports, invoices, site notifications, as well as general administration.  While performing these duties the PMD will act as the primary contact with Corporate Accounting and will be held to Dewberry's established accounting standards.  The accounting standards will be established, communicated and trained by Corporate Accounting. The PMD is employed by and assigned to the home Business Unit.

 

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

 

Responsibilities:
Financial Coordination Responsibilities:

Project contract setup and contract verification

Processing subconsultant agreements and invoices

Collections and tracking outstanding invoices

Upload project invoices into the Client vendor portal before month end

Routinely prepare and distribute financial reports (standardized, monthly, quarterly, and as needed)

Assist with day-to-day financial management of assigned projects

 

 Administrative Responsibilities:

Meeting coordination (schedule food and beverage services, set up virtual meetings, send reminders) & processing Meeting notes

Handle sensitive information with complete discretion

File and archive both electronic and hard copy project-related documents

Track department’s leads using internal lead tracking software for proposals and change orders

Coordination of mailing letters and site/hearing notices

Other administrative duties as required

Required Skills & Required Experience:
3-5 years of relevant experience required

Bachelors level Business education preferred, with a high school diploma or equivalent required

Proven history of maintaining financial and technical data

Knowledge of business contracts and invoice processing

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, knowledge of financial data base
systems, and the use and application of business tools and workflows

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task, with excellent organizational skills

Self starter, with demonstrated ability to translate direction, feedback, and strategy into
actionable results

Strong collaboration skills with employees at all levels and from various parts of an organization

Ability to interpret data and identify issues based on trends

The salary range for this position is $53,900 to $69,300

 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

 

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.