Project Accountant

Project Accountant

POWER Engineers, member of WSP, is seeking a Project Accountant for our Power Delivery Project Services Group in the Northwest region. The Project Accountant works closely with Project Managers in the financial management of projects. The ideal candidate has intermediate accounting knowledge, can interact with key project team members, and requires little supervision.

Your Impact : Specifically, the Project Accountant works with their Project Managers and handles everything involving the financial side of the project, including project initiation, budgets, expenditure tracking, invoicing, status reports, management of unbilled costs, purchase requisitions, percent complete updates, accounts receivable, accruals, etc. The individual will also work with Project Managers on contracts, subcontracts, and change order documents. Decision-making skills, the ability to work in a team environment, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and exercise good judgment are required to handle these responsibilities successfully. The individual should be a self-starter with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines, have a client service attitude, and have strong organization, communication, and document coordination skills. The Project Accountant will work in Microsoft Dynamics.

Who You Are : + Six (6) or more years of related experience + Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel + Intermediate knowledge of an ERP system or accounting software + Strong communication and writing skills + Advanced analytical skills + Willing to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications : + A degree in business, accounting, or finance is preferred + ERP experience is preferred + Detailed knowledge of project contracts and change order documents is preferred + Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM) is preferred

WSP Benefits : WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and / or attendance at naturalization proceedings.