Accounting Specialist

You know what we love about our company? Weve created an environment where every one of us comes to work each day to do something we enjoy with people we care about. This job is NOT for you if:

You are mediocre, lazy or uninspired

You take the easy way out

You handle constructive criticism poorly

You cant work with a team

On the other hand, if you would rather become an all-star in a growing, dynamic and ambitious team, your world could change. Each project is an adventure, so were looking for a trustworthy adventure seeker. We like to work hard and improve each day, and were never afraid of a new challenge. This is what makes us great.

As for what we do, LIVIC is primarily a site/civil engineering firm which focuses on land development, municipal services, traffic and transportation engineering, GIS, and landscape design. With our experienced and dedicated team, we partner with our business community and top industry professionals to provide the responsive, creative and value-driven results that clients demand. Since beginning our firm in 2017, we have continued to work with some of the best clients in the region, clients that weve pursued because of shared values of integrity, hard work, collaboration and responsiveness. Our attention is always on making sure we accomplish whats best for our clients. And because were a small firm, we arent bound by corporate stakeholders and policies, so we have an unlimited potential to evolve our business in any direction.

LIVIC Civil is looking for a diligent and independent individual to fill a full-time position for an Accounting Specialist. As we prepare to take on government contracts through PennDOT, this position will develop. The candidate should be flexible and able to adapt to changing activities and workloads. The Position is critical due to working closely with the Principals of the business as well as department Directors. The Accounting Specialist will have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of the work and operations within the different branches of Civil Engineering we offer at LIVIC. Our goal is to rapidly expand these responsibilities and for this individual to oversee, manage, and be a rock-solid liaison with our external Accounting business partners.

As LIVIC continues to grow, we are always in search of fresh talent, so feel free to reach out even if you dont quite match the position requirements. As of now, we employ multiple engineers specializing in Land Development, Traffic and Transportation, and Municipal. In addition, but not limited to, we have drafting professionals, landscape architects, a utility coordinator, a construction manager, GIS Specialist, and Survey Crew. We have a diverse staff in terms of work experience and area of expertise. Generally, if you are willing to learn, we are willing to teach you. Essential job functions include:

Assistance with the companys financial planning, A/R, A/P, P/R and budgeting activities.

Maintains knowledge of organizational procedures, federal and state regulations, and accounting standards

Review weekly time and expense entries to ensure compliance with FAR OH Accounting Procedures

Prepare, Scan, and enter invoices into accounting software for approval.

Code, Process, and reconcile company credit cards, verify subcontractor invoices with contracts

Process daily bank deposits

Assist with developing policies, procedures, and training material

Assist with pre-billing, payroll processing, monthly statements, and PM monthly reporting

Take lead in drafting, submitting, and tracking project invoices

Support the accounting department and coordinate between external accounting business partners

Follow up with teams / colleagues / vendors on outstanding information / materials as requested

Other duties as assigned

This position is suited to a self-motivated, professional person who can confidently work with all levels of personnel including field, office, project management, and executive management within the Civil Engineering field. Strong communication and organizational skills are important to the success of this position. Enthusiasm to learn and develop with maintaining a positive, solution driven attitude. Additional qualifications to include:

Ability to:

oManage time effectively; Prioritize and handle multiple tasks and responsibilities

oWork in a team environment as well as independently

oEstablish and maintain effective work relationships, interact effectively with others

oAdapt to changing work priorities, understand and follow direction

oOvercome internal and external procedural challenges by offering solutions that will lead to overall operational satisfaction.

Strong PC Skills i.e. Word, Excel, MS Outlook, Virtual Conferencing

Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to process large volumes of data entry is a must

High standards of confidentiality to handle sensitive information

Excellent Written and Oral Skills

Flexibility to work additional hours and flex hours as necessary

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Five years of related experience preferred