Project Accounting

We are seeking a Project Accounting Specialist with 2-5 years of billing experience to join our Finance and Accounting team in the Corporate office at West Palm Beach, FL

In this role, you’ll have a front row seat to learn about the company’s varied disciplines and interesting projects, as well as play a critical role in the financial analysis of the project.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team player and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

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• Project Setup and Contract Review: Interpret contract language to extract key financial data for accurate project setup in the ERP system.  Ensure completeness and compliance with WGI standards.
• Project Invoicing and Client Billing: Prepare, review, revise, and finalize invoices.  Distribute them through various methods with appropriate supporting documentation.  Respond to client inquiries related to billing and Certificates of Insurance.
• Project Financial Management: Partner with Project Managers to resolve accounting issues such as budget variances, time and expense transfers, and unbilled revenue.  Prepare sub-consultant agreements and review sub-consultant invoices for accuracy and compliance prior to PM approval.
• ERP Data Maintenance and Project Controls: Review project validation reports and update records to ensure accurate setup across all areas of the ERP system.  Maintain financial integrity and support effective project controls throughout the project life cycle.
• Month-End Close and Revenue Recognition: Assist with month-end closing activities and support accurate revenue recognition across assigned projects.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned

• Highschool Diploma or GED required
• 2-5 years of billing experience preferred in engineering, construction, or professional services industry
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to organize and multi-task
• Strong analytical skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to build and keep strong relationships
• Collaborate with other team members to achieve high-quality work products
• Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of BST a plus
• Working knowledge of CITS (and other client processing sites) a plus

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work is performed in an office setting.  Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse.  The use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls reach with hands and arms, speak, and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

WGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. Should any 3rd party agency or recruiter forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI associate without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI, and no placement fee will be provided.

All agencies and vendors are required to have a signed WGI vendor agreement from the WGI Chief HR Officer permitting them to work directly through our Talent Acquisition team. Obtaining this signed vendor agreement is the only way you will receive payment. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of our staff will not be binding.

All third-party recruiting/supplemental staffing agencies are expected to familiarize themselves and abide by this policy.