About this role
Overview
The Staff Accountant plays a central role in managing project-based financial activity, with a strong emphasis on accurate billing, revenue recognition, and project cost tracking. The ideal candidate brings exceptional organizational discipline, strong analytical capabilities, and a commitment to confidentiality and integrity. This role ensures that project financials are processed accurately, deadlines are met, and internal and external stakeholders receive timely, reliable information.
Work Environment:
- Location: NV5 Regional Office - Sun Prairie, WI
- Travel < 20% of the time
At NV5, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.
NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.
Responsibilities
Project Accounting & Billing
- Prepare, review, and distribute project-based customer billings in accordance with contract terms
- Monitor project budgets, costs, and financial performance
- Maintain project accounting records, including job setup, cost allocations, and revenue tracking
- Coordinate with project managers to validate billing milestones, change orders, and cost adjustments
- Reconcile project accounts and resolve discrepancies proactively
- Support project audits, compliance reviews, and financial reporting requirements
General Accounting & Finance Support
- Process Accounts Payable and maintain the purchase order system
- Process employee expense reports
- Assist with employee timesheet processing and labor cost allocations
- Prepare journal entries
- Submit contractor reporting and registrations
- Process state and local business registrations
- Provide audit, tax, and compliance support
- Maintain and respond to general finance email inquiries
- Distribute incoming mail, including AP and AR documents
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Competencies & Skills:
- Strong understanding of project accounting principles
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
- Clear and professional communication skills
- High attention to detail with accurate data-entry capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines across concurrent projects
- Advanced proficiency with accounting software and Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field*
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting environment, preferably with project accounting exposure**
* Additional experience may substitute for formal education ** Additional education may substitute for years of experience
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Other facts
About NV5
NV5 is a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems. NV5 primarily focuses on six business verticals: Conformity Assessment; Infrastructure Support Services; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Technology; and Geospatial.
With more than 100 offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.
As engineers, inspectors, program managers, and environmental professionals, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. From certifying and designing the water systems we rely on; streets and bridges our kids use to get to school; buildings and resorts we enjoy; and the electricity/gas we use to power our homes and businesses, to testing materials used in high-rise buildings and responding to environmental disasters, our everyday decisions make lasting impacts. NV5 takes pride in helping our clients develop and deliver cost-effective, sustainable projects that improve lives in our communities. Our combined capabilities bring effective solutions to complex issues.
What you'll do
- The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing project-based financial activities, including billing, revenue recognition, and cost tracking. This role involves preparing customer billings, monitoring project budgets, and supporting audits and compliance reviews.
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