Application Developer Manager Jobs in Ashton, IA

DGR Engineering is a growing engineering firm with offices in Rock Rapids, Sioux City, and Sioux Center, Iowa, as well as Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Belle Fourche, South Dakota. DGR has been recognized with the Circle of Excellence award as one of the top 20% of firms for the last ten years by PSMJ Resources and has been named a Des Moines Register Top Workplace for the last six years.DGR Engineering offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for advancement and ownership in a challenging and professional work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsCompany‑Paid Life InsuranceCompany‑Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchEmployee Profit SharingPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysPosition SummaryThe Project Accounting & Billing Manager is responsible for firmwide project accounting, billing operations, and revenue-related controls for a multi-discipline engineering firm. This role serves as the primary authority for project setup, contract and billing compliance, monthly revenue processing, invoicing, and project close-out in Deltek Vision. The position partners closely with Project Managers, the Controller, and Finance leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, policy compliance, and consistent application of firm billing standards.Key Responsibilities – Project Setup & Contract AdministrationOversee all project setup, revisions, and close-out processes in Deltek Vision, including billing terms, revenue settings, retainers, and contract documentation.Review and interpret contracts, amendments, and billing provisions to ensure accurate system configuration and compliance.Maintain authoritative project records, contract files, and Project Manager Authorization Forms (PMFs).Billing Operations & Client InvoicingDirect the monthly draft and final billing cycle, including PAD preparation, review, adjustment, and posting.Ensure invoices are prepared accurately and timely in accordance with contract terms, DOT requirements, and firm standards.Serve as the escalation point for complex billing issues, lump sum revenue treatment, retainers, and billing adjustments.Coordinate billing approvals, invoice distribution, and documentation retention.Revenue Recognition & Monthly Close SupportSupport revenue recognition processes, including unbilled analysis, revenue adjustments, and reconciliation of Project Analysis Detail (PAD) reports.Review project financials to confirm revenue, billed, and unbilled balances are properly aligned prior to month-end close.Partner with the Controller during monthly close to ensure integrity of project revenue data.Project Financial Oversight & Project Manager SupportAct as the primary financial resource to Project Managers regarding project setup, billing structure, revenue treatment, and financial reports.Review project activity for billing accuracy, inactive project eligibility, and compliance with firm policies.Assist Project Managers with resolving billing disputes, billing backup requirements, and client inquiries.Compliance, Reconciliations & ReportingPrepare and file required sales and use tax reports, including department of transportation-related filings.Perform reconciliations of retainers, retainage, sales tax, use tax, deposits, and Deltek tolerance reports.Support audit requests, year-end reconciliations, and regulatory documentation related to project accounting and billing.Systems Ownership & Process ImprovementServe as the functional owner of Deltek Vision project accounting and billing workflows.Assist with system access, user permissions, and internal controls related to project financial data.Identify and implement process improvements to enhance billing accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.Position AuthorityFinal authority over project billing configuration, PAD processing, and project close-out readiness.Authorized to enforce firm billing and project accounting policies.Designated escalation point for project accounting, billing, and revenue issues.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.Five or more years of project accounting and billing experience in an A/E or professional services environment.Advanced experience with Deltek Vision (or Vantagepoint).Strong contract interpretation, reconciliation, and compliance skills.DGR Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). DGR Engineering complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr