Project Accountant

BGC Engineering•Golden, CO

4d•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BGC Engineering Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to join its Golden, Colorado office. The role supports project financial management, invoicing, reporting, and compliance with contractual requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers and the Project Accounting team, particularly on publicly funded projects involving private-sector contractors and government contracting requirements. BGC is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm with more than 800 employees and offices across Canada, the United States, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Australia. The company describes its management structure as flat and its work environment as casual, dynamic, and inclusive. Its culture emphasizes One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense, and Clarity, with training, mentoring, social, and wellness opportunities for employees. This is a newly created position. The Colorado-specific base salary range is $70,000–$90,000 USD per annum, with pay commensurate with job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The posting remains open until the position is filled.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
3–5 years of relevant experience in project accounting, project controls, or financial management.
Experience supporting publicly funded projects involving private-sector contractors, including U.S. federal or state government contracts.
Experience with project invoicing, budget tracking, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, project financial management, and accounting workflows.
Ability to interpret contract terms and apply billing and financial reporting requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to collaborate with Project Managers and other stakeholders to resolve financial and administrative matters.

Nice To Haves

Experience in engineering consulting, construction, transportation, or other project-based professional services.
Experience with project accounting or management software, particularly BST.
Experience working directly with U.S. federal or state government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or government contractors.
Familiarity with government contract billing requirements, project documentation, and compliance processes.
Experience handling confidential financial information, including payroll or employee benefits data.
Pursuit of a professional accounting designation, such as CPA.
Experience or education in project management.
Spanish or French language skills.

Responsibilities

Set up and maintain proposals and projects in BST, ensuring project information is accurate and up to date.
Collaborate with Project Managers to establish and maintain project reporting requirements and expectations.
Manage monthly project invoicing, including preparing client billing packages in accordance with contract terms and conditions.
Support project controls activities, including project setup, budget tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Complete month-end and work-in-progress (WIP) reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and resolve project variances.
Review project financial transactions for accuracy, timely processing, and compliance with contractual requirements.
Participate in monthly forecast review meetings to support project financial performance, recoveries, and reconciliations.
Prepare and maintain financial documentation and supporting data for publicly funded projects, including client and government reporting requirements.
Assist with gathering information for internal financial reporting, including monthly and year-end reporting, and possibly external financial reporting.
Maintain accurate project accounting records and support data integrity within BST.
Collaborate with Project Managers and internal teams to resolve invoicing issues and support timely client payments.
Provide general support to the Project Accounting team and assist with other tasks as needed.