Intermediate Professional, Project Accounting

Intermediate Professional, Project Accounting

WSP in the U.S. is looking for an Intermediate Professional, Project Accounting to provide professional accounting and financial specialist support to a project team. You will review and evaluate project charges, complete cost transfers, manage project budgets, generate accurate documentation in Oracle, ensure compliance with contracts, and deliver high quality work.

• Work independently to manage and analyze the collection, recording, and allocation of project costs and revenue; ensuring accurate project profit and loss calculations, budget vs. actual cost, and providing financial performance and profitability to project/program management.
• Handle lifecycle project accounting from creating Oracle project accounts to tracking projects, validating invoicing, closing projects, and reconciling payables and receivables to budgets.
• Perform detailed accounting tasks related to managing project contract revenue, billing events, and billing transaction exceptions.
• Partner with the Project Manager and team to establish and update the project budget, especially when contract modifications arise.
• Generate and review project financial reports and flag items requiring escalation to the Project Manager.
• Authorize access to project accounts and transfer expenses in compliance with accounting practices and guidelines.
• Maintain quality control standards for accurate and precise project-related financial records using Oracle, spreadsheets, and software.
• Investigate project variances, submit variance reports, and analyze project resources, labor and expenses.
• Verify contract and change order characteristics, interpreting contract language, method of compensation, modifications, purchase orders, and subcontract/consultant terms.
• Ensure draft invoices from billing reflect contract requirements, obtain necessary approvals, and submit final invoices to clients.
• Manage subcontract invoicing, establish purchase orders, and follow up on subcontractor payment requests with Accounts Payable.
• Record unpaid contract billings, follow-up on delinquent accounts receivable or unbilled costs.
• Respond to client requests for details, investigate unbilled expenses, and approve all client billings.
• Attend project meetings to inform the team of current financial status and discuss actions.
• Create and submit government reports related to projects.
• Compile audit information for internal and external auditors as required.
• Stay current with project accounting principles and best practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or a closely-related discipline (or proven equivalent experience).
• 1 to 3 years of post‑education experience in accounting, project contracts, and change order documents.
• Knowledge of project accounting principles, practices, and methods.
• Analytical mindset with sound independent judgement on financial decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for both accounting and non‑accounting audiences.
• Self‑leadership, attention to detail, accuracy, multi‑tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Proficiency with office automation, accounting software, Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation), and related tools.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to analyze data and reach effective, economical solutions.
• Awareness of and adherence to WSP USA's Project Delivery Handbook.
• Track record of workplace safety and compliance with WSP's health, safety, and anti‑harassment policies.
• Professional role may require extended work hours beyond a typical day.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project needs.

• Familiarity with Oracle (but not mandatory).

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $58,500 - $96,580.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. We design lasting solutions in construction, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets, and have over 15,000 employees in more than 300 offices across the U.S.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.