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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Accountant for our Houston, TX office. Other locations such as Denver, CO; Dallas/Austin, TX,; Sacramento/Irvine, CA; and Tempe, AZ will be considered.
Experienced project accountant professional providing accounting and financial specialist support to one or more Project Managers and/or project team(s). Tasks include reviewing and evaluating project charges for accuracy, completing cost transfers, establishing and updating funding as needed, instituting and maintaining project budgets, and ensuring that all project data is current for medium-sized and/or moderate-level complexity projects. Generates accurate and thorough financial documentation and reporting regarding infrastructure/transportation/professional services projects, working in tandem with project managers on pre-billing information review, cost estimates, and invoicing. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards, supporting the delivery of future-ready solutions to clients.
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WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $54,700 - $95,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $54,700 - $92,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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Full Time
Business Services
$72k-96k (estimate)
02/07/2024
05/30/2024
MONTREAL, QUEBEC
15,000 - 50,000
2013
ALEXANDRE L'HEUREUX
$5B - $10B
Business Services
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Project accountants provide financial support, guidance, and oversight for specific business projects.
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Project accountants often develop a project accounting plan to ensure the projects they manage are completed on-budget and on-time.
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A project accountant manages the expenses, billing, and budget for one or more projects.
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Develop project management skills.
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Understanding the project requirements and creating budgets and financial reports.
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Possess strong project management/reporting skills.
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Participate on project teams or provide subject matter expertise to project groups as required.
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Project accountants can benefit from joining many different types of accounting-based organizations.
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