WSP USA is looking to hire a Project Accountant II to work out of our New York office.

JOB SUMMARY: Works independently under general supervision. Provides non-technical support to one or more Project Managers and/or Project. Ensures contract, BMS and quality procedures of the particular operating company are met. Assures that all data in PBIS is up to date on assigned projects, including funding, budgets and project maintenance.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Read and understand contracts, especially with regard to method of compensation and sub consultant terms.
• Drafts initial project set-ups and project modifications in Oracle for approval by a senior Project Accountant
• Reviews and processes sub-consultant invoices
• Establishes and maintains sub-consultant purchase orders
• Directs billers on invoice requirements, including preparation, format and distribution, and follows up on any delinquent accounts receivable and/or unbilled costs through resolution
• Reviews and approves invoices prepared by billers, coordinates approval and submittal to Client
• Coordinates sub payments
• Develops analyses on labor breakage, cost trending, or other various project related financial reports for the Project Manager on a regular and/or ad hoc basis, and provides recommendations and actions contributing to the project management strategy
• Reviews project financial position and alerts Project Manager on any noted issues
• Meets with auditors and coordinates responses to auditors for Project Team review
• Ensure appropriate document control procedures are followed
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bacheloregree (or equivalent experience in related field)
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to work with all levels of teams, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of accounting and contracting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software
• Familiarity with Oracle is preferred
• Experience with an engineering or construction firm is a plus

About WSP USA

WSP USA (formerly WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff) is the U.S. operating company of one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment sectors. With nearly 7,000 people in 100 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a progressive mix of benefits including medical, dental 401k and long term disability focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout their career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be a key piece in our meeting client objectives, goals and challenges, you ready to get started?

WSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

EOE / Veteran/ Disability/ Gender/ Minority/ Female/ Gender Identity/ Sexual Orientation

EOE / Veteran/ Disability/ Gender/ Minority/ Female/ Gender Identity/ Sexual Orientation.