Project Associate Accountant

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) a dynamic medium-size consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada.  We are looking for a full-time Project Associate Accountant in our Cheyenne, Wyoming or Laramie, Wyoming office.

WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. Since its founding in 1990, the WEST team has shaped the foundation of what we do, and what we believe in through our core values and key principles. Our work matters to our clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals.

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Key Details:

• Salary: $50,000 - $70,000, plus additional annual profit-sharing bonus potential. Salary will vary based on education, knowledge, and experience.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will have experience and expertise in accounting rules and practices. The Project Accountant will work individually with our accounting and contract teams. 

Responsibilities include:

• Process project invoices on a monthly basis.
• Set up new projects in the accounting system.
• Meet established deadlines.
• Prepare invoices in accordance with client-specific billing requirements.
• Research and handle inquiries from internal and external clients in a prompt and professional manner.
• Train employees in job duties, company policies, and the software application Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Attend and participate in regular meetings to communicate status and relevant project updates.
• Effectively communicate and engage with others as necessary to solve issues.
• Lead or contribute process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain process documentation.
• Assist with special projects and other tasks as assigned/needed.

This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of the duties which may be associated with this position.

Requirements:

The Project Associate Accountant we are seeking has a great opportunity to help WEST take the next step in our growth as a premier environmental consulting firm.  The successful candidate must be a self-starter who possesses:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/business.
• 5-10 years of accounting/business/bookkeeping experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience creating, editing, and approving invoices.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Highly collaborative work ethic with a track record of maintaining positive relationships with coworkers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Experience in working with Deltek Vision or VantagePoint is a plus.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately while meeting deadlines.
• Apply strong attention to detail, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to appear for work on time, sit for long periods of time, follow instructions from managers, and accept guidance and constructive criticism.

 After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and a DMV records check that meets WEST’s minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company.  A valid driver’s license will be required.  

WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, and any protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  Further, WEST takes affirmative action to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly, and without discrimination, for recruitment, selection, advancement and every other term and privilege associated with employment.