Project Accountant

About the role

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to join our team. This role supports our continued growth and offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects alongside a collaborative, experienced team. You'll have the chance to build your career while contributing to impactful solutions across the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Project Managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services related to billing
• Responsible for preparation and presentation of accurate monthly construction Job Cost Analysis reports
• Participate in monthly and quarterly project review meetings
• Prepare final invoice package containing draft and final invoices for all billable projects
• Send final invoices and waivers to the customer & follow up on client approval / payment
• Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of client billing
• Collaborate with Project Manager to maximize monthly billing amounts
• Maintain the billing folders for all projects, with all the appropriate documents, including pay applications, waivers, certified payroll reports, vendor invoices, etc.
• Set up new projects, make transfers of employee billable hours and/or expenses, and close jobs including review & investigation of open commitments
• Prepare billings with all related supporting documentation
• Recommend and implement agreed process improvements to the billing cycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, financial or related field or equivalent work experience
• Three to five or more years of experience in managing an accounting function in a medium- or large-size company
• Experience with Deltek Vantage Point (Preferred)

Competencies

• Financial Management
• Project Management Concepts
• Advanced Planning and Thinking
• Team Performance and Tactful Application of Mutual Accountability
• Business Acumen
• Ethical Conduct
• Technical Capacity
• Performance Management
• Intermediate Excel proficiency

Benefits

• WEI Incentive Program
• Healthy Workplace Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Development and Training
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
• Community Service Opportunities