Freese and Nichols is seeking a Accounting Specialist in our Fort Worth, Tx office.  As Accounting Specialist, you will perform general accounting tasks within the Accounts Receivable (AR) department.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct courteous and professional follow-up calls or emails to clients regarding outstanding invoices, with an emphasis on maintaining positive relationships while encouraging timely paymentsRespond to internal/external clients and vendors in a timely manner and meet targeted deadlinesEnsure general accounting processes, procedures and guidelines are followed in day-to-day activitiesData entry for cash receiptsData entry for journal entries as neededProvide general support to staff as assignedReview of timesheets and expense reports for compliance with company policyTimely and accurate reporting of monthly accounting task as assigned

                                        

QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or 2+ years' experience in a related financial roleAbility to consistently apply policies where standardization applies and utilize judgment to understand when to escalate situations to the appropriate resources when standard procedures don't applyStrong organizational, communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to prioritize workload and establish time management skills effectivelyAbility to adjust communication style as the circumstances require, to facilitate effective communicationBeginner to moderate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office productsBeginner to moderate proficiency in project accounting software

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with BST project accounting software

About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always).  Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service.  For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need:  developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico.  We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at https://www.freese.com/careers/.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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