Project Accountant

Job description

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc**.** is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays. In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence. **This position is an in office role and we can hire at any of our following Texas locations: Austin, Frisco or Houston** **Job Responsibilities** - 5+ years of experience in project accounting, to include billings responsibilities, is required. - Review project contracts and additional service requests to understand the financial requirements for each project - Set up and maintain projects in accounting system according to contract terms - Input budget data for assigned projects - Process monthly invoices - Administer invoice submission to clients as directed by project managers - Maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders for the accounting files - Meet frequently with project managers to review status of projects for invoicing, unbilled and accounts receivable - Works independently to research and resolve issues - May provide accounting support to other staff as needed - May be asked to train, educate or guide non-financial staff on accounting procedures - Report on ad hoc project related requests from project managers - Respond to requests for more detail from clients - Close out project accounts upon project completion - Corporate headquarters located in Houston, but role will be located in Austin, Frisco, or Houston office **Job Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred - 5 yrs. prior experience is preferred - Proficiency in financial and project accounting software, Vantagepoint preferred - Experience with an engineering or professional services industry is required - Proficiency in Microsoft products, and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel - TxDOT or Public Sector Client experience a plus - Outstanding client relations internally and externally - Strong analytical and problem resolution skills, attention to detail and ability to independently problem solve is a must - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - Excellent organizational skills - Strong interpersonal skills including working in a team environment and interacting with project managers Some of our Benefits: - 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting - Merit-Based Bonus Compensation - Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans - 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays - Personal Time Allowances - 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year. - "Unlimited" Sick Days. - Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals. - Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws. NO SPONSORSHIP NO AGENCIES