Associate Consultant, Project Accounting

$57,400 - $94,710/Yr

WSP Global - Glastonbury, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Glastonbury, CT

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Associate Consultant, Project Accounting role at WSP USA involves providing professional accounting and financial support to project teams. The position focuses on managing project costs, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining project budgets. The consultant will work independently and collaboratively to analyze project financial performance, support project managers, and ensure compliance with accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze the collection, recording, and allocation of project costs and revenue.
• Ensure accurate project profit and loss calculations and budget vs. actual cost assessments.
• Perform lifecycle project accounting from creating project accounts to project close-out.
• Generate project financial reports and evaluate them for necessary escalations to project management.
• Authorize access to project accounts and manage expense transfers in compliance with accounting guidelines.
• Maintain quality control standards for project-related financial records using Oracle and spreadsheets.
• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management.
• Verify contract and change order characteristics and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Coordinate subcontract management and evaluate subconsultant invoice accuracy.
• Identify and record unpaid contract billings and follow up on delinquent accounts receivable.
• Attend project-related meetings to update the team on project financials and address any issues.
• Create and submit government reports related to projects.
• Compile information for internal and external audits as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or a closely-related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience in accounting and project contracts.
• Knowledge of project accounting principles and practices.
• Developing analytical mindset with sound independent judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with diverse audiences.
• Self-leadership with attention to detail and ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in technical writing, office automation, and accounting software, especially MS Excel.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for data analysis and decision-making.
• Awareness of WSP USA's Project Delivery Handbook.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Oracle preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid sick leave and vacation.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.