Project Accountant

Witt O'brien's LLC; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Witt O’Brien’s is seeking a seasoned Project Accountant in Houston, TX to support the Accounting department with project budgets, cost allocations, invoice reconciliation, and detailed reporting. The role interfaces with project leads and the accounting team to track and manage projects, ensuring timely delivery after disasters and strong client service.

The ideal candidate has extensive project accounting experience, executive presence, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance and/or Accounting preferred.
• 8+ years of equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of Project Accounting work preferably in a managing consulting firm.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Oracle or other relational database ERP systems.
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task and work in a busy environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with Senior Project Accountant and Project Managers in project setup, project maintenance, project reconciliation and project closeout.
• Responsible for input of billing data into client systems.
• Assist with preparation of monthly client billing which involves creation of invoices utilizing accounting software and collating related backup.
• Assist with invoicing clients on a weekly, bi weekly and monthly basis.
• Assistance with research and resolution of client questions, and creation of credit memos.
• Process Accounts Payable invoices from subcontractors.
• Administrative and accounting tasks as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance and/or Accounting

Tools

Excel

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Description

Witt O’Brien’s Position – Project Accountant 95,00 Position Location: Houston, TX Position Type: Fulltime – Regular FLSA Classification: Exempt Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000

Position Summary

We are a growing consulting firm in need of a reliable and talented Project Accountant. Your work as a Project Accountant will make a real difference as you support the Accounting department with various tasks, including project budgets, cost allocations, invoice reconciliation and reporting. Your work will directly impact our ability to track, report and manage the project, enabling us to successfully initiate and deliver projects, and rapidly respond to our clients’ needs by having boots on the ground immediately after disaster strikes. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience supporting activities related to Project Accounting. This position will interact with project leads, project costing and the accounting team. requires executive presence, and strong verbal and written communication skills. We are looking for a self-motivated, responsible and confident individual with a commitment to integrity and the ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with minimal supervision. If this sounds like you, then you have found the right fit in Witt O’Brien’s.

Essential Functions

• Work with Senior Project Accountant and Project Managers in project setup, project maintenance, project reconciliation and project closeout
• Responsible for input of billing data into client systems
• Assist with preparation of monthly client billing which involves creation of invoices utilizing accounting software and collating related backup
• Assist with invoicing clients on a weekly, bi weekly and monthly basis
• Assistance with research and resolution of client questions, and creation of credit memos
• Process Accounts Payable invoices from subcontractors
• Administrative and accounting tasks as required

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate to advance excel skills
• Experience with Oracle or other relational database ERP systems
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task and work in a busy environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in Finance and/or Accounting preferred
• Years of Experience: 8+ years of equivalent work experience
• Other Experience: 3-5 years of Project Accounting work preferably in a managing consulting firm.

Commitment to Diversity

Witt O'Brien's is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled With you when it counts.

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