Staff Accountant

CP Engineers • Full-time • Sparta Township, New Jersey, United States • 19h ago

About CP Engineers
With over forty years of experience, CP Engineers delivers innovative solutions in site/civil, water/wastewater, municipal, MEP, and construction management and administration services. Our project portfolio spans private, municipal, county, and regional clients, many of whom have partnered with us for decades.

At CP Engineers, we don't just execute projects, we build careers. Our team thrives in a collaborative, people-first environment, supported by competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to grow alongside experienced professionals. This approach has driven high employee satisfaction and earned us Best Places to Work honors three years in a row.

Position Overview
At CP Engineers, we value employees who embody our core values of teamwork, recognition, and integrity. We are seeking an Accounting Professional to support the firm's day-to-day accounting operations, payroll administration, accounts payable functions, financial reporting, and client billing activities.

This role works closely with accounting, operations, project management, and leadership teams to ensure accurate financial information, timely reporting, and efficient business operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple accounting responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly payroll through ADP, including reviewing payroll data, coordinating approvals, maintaining records, and responding to payroll-related inquiries
Prepare and distribute utilization reports to support leadership, project managers, and operational decision-making
Prepare and maintain revenue reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting deadlines
Manage the full accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, approvals, payment processing, and vendor record maintenance
Assist with monthly client billing by preparing billing information, reviewing supporting documentation, and coordinating with project managers
Maintain organized accounting records, reconciliations, files, and supporting documentation
Support month-end accounting activities and assist with internal financial reporting processes
Communicate professionally with vendors, employees, project managers, and internal stakeholders regarding accounting, payroll, billing, and payment matters
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation, reporting consistency, and workflow efficiency
Provide backup support for additional accounting and administrative functions as needed

Compensation: $65,000-$80,000 annually

Prior experience in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable, billing, or a related accounting function required
Experience using ADP or another payroll processing platform preferred; experience with ADP TotalSource is a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general accounting or ERP systems required
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial records, payroll, invoices, and reporting
Ability to manage recurring deadlines, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and maintain confidentiality
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organized, reliable, proactive, and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with team members
Experience in professional services, engineering, architecture, construction, or project-based billing environments preferred
Familiarity with Deltek Ajera or similar project accounting software preferred
Understanding of utilization reporting, revenue reporting, project billing, and professional services financial reporting preferred
Experience supporting monthly billing cycles and coordinating with project managers preferred
Experience maintaining accounting documentation, audit support materials, and process checklists preferred