Project Accountant

Overview

This role involves supporting project accounting within a global consulting environment delivering environmentally advanced, technology-powered solutions across oil and gas, power, and infrastructure.

The position is based in Augusta, ME. Open to other locations around a WSP office.

Responsibilities

• Review project contracts.
• Ensure project setup information is complete and entered accurately in the company’s ERP system, Deltek Vision, to support proper revenue recognition.
• Analyze project variances and reconcile projects.
• Compile information for external auditors as required.
• Support project review for the Quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) process.
• Maintain project financials in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Provide financial reporting as needed.
• Communicate with project managers, finance staff, and management.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills to support project managers, finance staff, and management.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications, with high proficiency in Excel.
• Detail-oriented with strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret financial data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of prior work experience including cost accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reconciliations (strongly preferred).
• Broad experience with internal financial controls.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: USD $27.86 - USD $33.32 /Hr.

Other Compensation:

• Employee may be eligible for participation in the company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that vary by year and employee.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave for part-time employees in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• Benefits applicable to US employees depending on employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). Jurisdiction-specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.