Accountant

Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment? Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement? Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day? If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their employment experience.

The scientists and engineers of Foth Environment Solutions take on complex projects across many markets, including manufacturing, mining, solid waste, utilities, and coastal infrastructure. Informed by decades of experience and today’s best practices, we solve critical problems and add value in each of the markets we serve.

Foth Environment Solutions has a long track record of exceptional results. Whether the goal is asset realization, navigating regulations, ensuring safety, reducing costs, or gaining a competitive edge, we are ready for the challenge.

Foth is on the lookout for an Accountant who is more than just numbers-savvy. We want someone passionate about shaping the future of engineering through precise financial management. This role isn't just about balancing books; it's about being a pivotal part of projects that make a difference. If you're ready for a career that offers more than just a paycheck, join us at Foth.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Oversee the financial setup and ongoing management of projects within our ERP system, Deltek VantagePoint, with a keen eye for detail and compliance.
• Client Contracts: Navigate the complexities of client contracts, ensuring Foth meets all invoicing and contract acceptance standards.
• Federal Projects: Lead the charge on managing federal grant-based projects, ensuring adherence to all guidelines and requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with the Business Manager to identify and implement strategies for operational excellence.
• Financial Reporting: Work closely with the central Finance and Accounting department to ensure accurate financial reporting for the Business Unit, in line with GAAP standards.
• Project Support: Assist project managers by providing financial analysis and insights to drive project success.
• Leadership: Direct our team of Accounting Analysts, ensuring financial accuracy and integrity in support of our project managers and clients.
• Billing and Payments: Ensure timely and accurate billing and payment processes, in accordance with contract terms.
• Expense Oversight: Approve and manage member expense reports, maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Proposal Assistance: Contribute to the development of cost estimates for client proposals, ensuring competitiveness and accuracy

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in accounting roles, demonstrating a progressive career in financial management.
• Technical Skills: Experience utilizing complex financial formulas and solving related issues in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Software Proficiency: Experience with Deltek VantagePoint software, enhancing our project management and financial tracking capabilities.
• Project Management Tools: Familiarity with Microsoft's project management tools, such as SharePoint and MS Project, is advantageous.
• Contract Skills: Ability to contribute to contract preparation and review, ensuring that all financial aspects are clearly defined and in Foth's best interest.
• Experience: Previous accounting experience in the consulting or engineering field.

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All locations are tobacco-free.

About Foth

Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 29 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services. 

Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 85 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.

Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life. We take on our clients’ toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members.

Foth’s commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities. Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients’ achieve their goals and improving the world we live in.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference!

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