Project Accountant

BGE • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

BGE, Inc., a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm, is hiring a Project Accountant for an in-office role in its Austin, Frisco, or Houston, Texas office. The position supports project financial administration, including contract review, project setup and maintenance, budgeting, invoicing, client invoice submissions, records management, accounts receivable and unbilled reviews, issue resolution, reporting, and project closeout. The accountant works frequently with project managers and may support or train other staff on accounting procedures. Experience in engineering or professional services is required. A bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred. BGE offers a comprehensive benefits package, career resources, and mentorship and leadership programs. No sponsorship is available, and agencies are not accepted.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in project accounting, including billing responsibilities.
• Experience in the engineering or professional services industry.
• Proficiency with financial and project accounting software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Strong client relations skills, internally and externally.
• Strong analytical and problem-resolution skills, attention to detail, and ability to independently solve problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a team environment and interact with project managers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.
• Experience with Vantagepoint preferred.
• TxDOT or public-sector client experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review project contracts and additional service requests to understand project financial requirements.
• Set up and maintain projects in the accounting system according to contract terms.
• Input budget data for assigned projects.
• Process monthly invoices.
• Administer invoice submissions to clients as directed by project managers.
• Maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders, in accounting files.
• Meet frequently with project managers to review project invoicing status, unbilled amounts, and accounts receivable.
• Independently research and resolve issues.
• Provide accounting support to other staff as needed.
• Train, educate, or guide non-financial staff on accounting procedures when requested.
• Respond to ad hoc project-related requests from project managers.
• Respond to client requests for additional detail.
• Close out project accounts upon project completion.

Benefits

• 401(k) match: 100% of contributions up to 4%, with immediate vesting, plus a 3% Safe Harbor contribution with immediate vesting.
• Merit-based bonus compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; BGE contributes to an HSA on eligible plans.
• Nine paid holidays, including three floating holidays.
• Personal time allowances.
• Two to four weeks of vacation depending on experience level; unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• Unlimited sick days.
• Mentorship program.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level