Project Accountant

Project Accountant

Location Portland

Secondary Locations

Job Code 18924

# of openings 1

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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.

Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities

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.

Required Education / Experience

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

Desired Education / Experience

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

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple : Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package :

Medical / Dental / Vision

Paid Holidays

Vacation / Paid Sick Leave

Voluntary Life Insurance

401K

Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

Maternity and Paternity Leave

New Dads and Moms Benefit program

Fertility Benefits

Gender affirming care

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.