What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at Watts Architecture & Engineering?
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
What began as a one-man environmental engineering consulting firm in 1986 has purposefully grown into a leading design services firm. Watts is a multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering (A/E) firm providing architecture, civil, environmental, transportation, and construction monitoring services with offices in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and New York City. As an interdisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and community builders, we work hand in hand with our clients to realize enduring designs — to create space for what matters.
We have an immediate opening for a Project Accountant in our Buffalo office to support data management, billing, and reporting for Architectural, Engineering and Environmental projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of information to project managers and leadership.
Responsibilities
- Coordination and preparation of project invoicing that is compliant with contract terms and conditions (mostly for State Agencies and Local Municipalities).
- Project setup and routine upkeep of project data in our project financial management system, Deltek Vantagepoint
- Review of expenditures on projects to ensure they are properly coded and billed
- Research to resolve billing issues with various clients, agencies, and project managers as needed
- Provide documentation to clients as needed, such as certificates of insurance, owner provided forms, etc.
- Maintain well organized and accurate records for projects, including contracts, budgets, and other information
- Data mining and preparation of NYS EEO reports for ongoing projects
Qualifications
- Detail oriented individual with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel and project accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Deltek, SAP, Oracle)
- Able to work independently to prioritize tasks
- A background in project accounting with an architecture, engineering or construction company billing government projects is a plus, but we will also train the right individual
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Strong understanding of GAAP and project cost accounting
Compensation
- Between $65,000 - $85,000 depending on prior relative experience
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000
