Project Accountant

About the role

The Project Accountant at Waggoner Engineering, Inc. supports the firm’s growth by providing financial management and support to Project Managers. This role involves managing project costs, assisting with billing, and preparing financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Project Managers regarding contract documents, change orders, and other contract modifications.
• Prepare and present accurate monthly construction Job Cost Analysis reports.
• Participate in monthly and quarterly project review meetings.
• Prepare final invoice packages containing draft and final invoices for all billable projects.
• Send final invoices and waivers to customers and follow up on client approval/payment.
• Absess and pursue opportunities for maximizing client billing.
• Maintain the billing folders for all projects, including all relevant documents such as 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 reviewing and investigating open commitments.
• Prepare billings with all related supporting documentation.
• Recommend and implement agreed process improvements to the billing cycle.

Requirements

• 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).

Qualifications

• 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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

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

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position offers a flexible/hybrid schedule.

Skills

Intermediate Excel proficiency is required.

Company Culture

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We provide a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work-life balance through various programs and opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.