Project Accountant

BGE, Inc • Frisco, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

BGE, Inc., a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm, is hiring a Project Accountant for an in-office role in Austin, Frisco, or Houston, Texas. The position supports project financial administration, including project setup and budgets, monthly invoicing, accounts receivable and unbilled status review, record maintenance, issue resolution, and project closeout. The role works closely with project managers and clients and may provide accounting support or guidance to other staff.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Prior experience of 5 years.
• Proficiency with financial and project accounting software; Vantagepoint is preferred.
• TxDOT or public-sector client experience.

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.
• Enter budget data for assigned projects.
• Process monthly invoices and administer invoice submission to clients as directed by project managers.
• Maintain project-related accounting records, including contracts and change orders.
• Meet with project managers to review project invoicing, 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 project-related ad hoc reporting requests from project managers.
• Respond to client requests for additional detail.
• Close out project accounts upon project completion.

Benefits

• 401(k) match of 100% up to 4% of employee contributions, 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed