Associate Project Accountant

$64,700 - $80,800/Yr

WSP Global - Boise, ID

Full-time - Entry Level

Boise, ID

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

WSP USA is seeking an Associate Project Accountant to provide professional accounting and financial support to project teams in their Boise, ID office. The role involves managing project costs, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining project budgets while adhering to industry standards. The Associate Project Accountant will work independently and collaboratively with project managers to ensure compliance with contracts and deliver high-quality financial documentation.

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 evaluations.
• Responsible for lifecycle project accounting from creating project accounts to project close-out.
• Perform detailed accounting tasks related to managing project contract revenue and billing events.
• Partner with the Project Manager to establish and update project budgets as needed.
• Generate project financial reports and escalate issues to the Project Manager as necessary.
• Authorize access to project accounts and manage expense transfers in compliance with accounting practices.
• Maintain quality control standards for generating accurate project-related financial records.
• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management.
• Verify contract and change order characteristics and ensure draft invoices are accurate before submission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or a closely-related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 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 in financial decision-making.
• 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 to meet business objectives.
• Proficient in technical writing, office automation, and accounting software, particularly MS Excel.

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 and voting
• Compensation range of $57,400 - $75,000 based on experience and location.