Project Accountant — Hybrid Schedule, Construction Billing

Waggoner Engineering

Jackson (MS)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 78,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. in Jackson, MS seeks a Project Accountant to support project financials, costing, budgeting, and invoicing. The role partners with Project Managers to ensure accurate costs, timely billing, and clean project records.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in accounting leadership within a medium to large organization and familiarity with Deltek Vantage Point. This position offers growth opportunities and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, financial or related field or equivalent work experience.
Three to five+ years of experience in managing an accounting function in a medium- or large-size company.
Experience with Deltek Vantage Point (Preferred).

Responsibilities

Communicate with PMs regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing.
Prepare and present accurate monthly construction Job Cost Analysis reports.
Participate in monthly and quarterly project review meetings.
Prepare final invoice package containing draft and final invoices for all billable projects.
Send final invoices and waivers to the customer and follow up on client approval/payment.
Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of client billing.
Collaborate with Project Manager to maximize monthly billing amounts.
Maintain billing folders for all projects with all appropriate documents.
Set up new projects, transfer billable hours/expenses, and close jobs with document reviews.
Prepare billings with supporting documentation.
Recommend and implement process improvements to the billing cycle.