Intermediate Professional, Project Accounting

WSP Global • Morristown, NJ

89d • $58,500 - $75,000

About The Position

This Opportunity Provides professional accounting and financial specialist support to a project team, reviewing and evaluating project charges for accuracy, completing cost transfers, establishing and updating funding as needed, instituting and maintaining project budgets, and ensuring that all project data is current. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding infrastructure/transportation/professional services projects within Oracle, providing pre-billing information for project manager review, and are accountable for independently reviewing, providing QA/QC on invoices including recommendations to PM and ensuring compliance with the contract. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards, supporting the delivery of future-ready solutions to clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or closely-related discipline (or demonstrated proven equivalent experience).
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience in accounting, project contracts and change order documents.
• Knowledge of project accounting principles, practices, and methods.
• Developing an analytical mindset with sound independent judgement.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with technical writing, office automation, accounting software, and MS Excel.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of and adherence to WSP USA's Project Delivery Handbook.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Oracle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze the collection, recording, and allocation of project costs and revenue.
• Ensure accurate project profit and loss calculations, budget vs. actual cost.
• Develop and provide project financial performance and profitability to project/program management.
• Responsible for lifecycle project accounting from creating project accounts in Oracle to tracking projects and project budget.
• Validate invoicing, project close-out, and reconcile overall project payables and receivables to project budgets.
• Perform detailed accounting tasks related to managing project contract revenue, billing events, and billing transaction exceptions.
• Partner with the Project Manager and project team to establish and update the project budget.
• Generate project financial reports and evaluate them for any items that need escalation.
• Authorize access to project accounts and manage the transfer of expenses.
• Maintain quality control standards for generating accurate project-related financial records.
• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management.
• Verify contract and change order characteristics.
• Ensure draft invoices are accurate based on contract requirements.
• Evaluate subconsultant invoice submittals for accuracy and maintain purchase orders.
• Identify and record unpaid contract billings and follow up on delinquent accounts.
• Attend project-related meetings to inform the team regarding the current status of project financials.
• Create and submit government reports related to projects.
• Compile information for review by a more Senior Consultant prior to submitting for audits.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation (or other personal time).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree