Project Accountant

trilongroup; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to join our team. This role supports our continued growth and offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects alongside a collaborative, experienced team.

You’ll have the chance to build your career while contributing to impactful solutions across the communities we serve. As a Project Accountant, you will support Project Managers by tracking project costs (labor and expenses), assisting with project billing and backup

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers by tracking project costs (labor and expenses)
• Assist with project billing and compilation of backup documentation
• Forecast effort and budgeting for multiple projects
• Review and investigate billing issues to ensure accuracy and timely payments

Job description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to join our team. This role supports our continued growth and offers the opportunity to work on (or support) meaningful projects alongside a collaborative, experienced team. You’ll have the chance to build your career while contributing to impactful solutions across the communities we serve.

The Project Accountant provides support to our Company’s Project Managers in managing the financials associated with the project assignments from our clients. This includes recognition of project costs (labor and expenses), assistance in project billing and compilation of backup, forecasting of effort, and budgeting for multiple projects.

In most cases, the Project Manager sends external bills from subcontractors and vendors to the Project Accountant for review, approval, processing, and maintenance of records regarding costs and project-related expenses.

As a Project Accountant, your duties and responsibilities also include investigating billing issues and overages, as well as forecasting future costs to support the Company’s ability to complete the project within budget.