Job Description
Witt O'Brien's Position - Project Accountant

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Position Location: Houston, TX

Position Type: Fulltime - Regular

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000

Position Summary

We are a growing consulting firm in need of a reliable and talented Project Accountant. Your work as a Project Accountant will make a real difference as you support the Accounting department with various tasks, including project budgets, cost allocations, invoice reconciliation and reporting. Your work will directly impact our ability to track, report and manage the project, enabling us to successfully initiate and deliver projects, and rapidly respond to our clients' needs by having boots on the ground immediately after disaster strikes.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience supporting activities related to Project Accounting. This position will interact with project leads, project costing and the accounting team. requires executive presence, and strong verbal and written communication skills. We are looking for a self-motivated, responsible and confident individual with a commitment to integrity and the ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with minimal supervision. If this sounds like you, then you have found the right fit in Witt O'Brien's.

Essential Functions

The candidate will perform the following essential functions:

Work with Senior Project Accountant and Project Managers in project setup, project maintenance, project reconciliation and project closeout

Responsible for input of billing data into client systems

Assist with preparation of monthly client billing which involves creation of invoices utilizing accounting software and collating related backup

Assist with invoicing clients on a weekly, bi weekly and monthly basis

Assistance with research and resolution of client questions, and creation of credit memos

Process Accounts Payable invoices from subcontractors

Administrative and accounting tasks as required

Preferred Skills and Abilities

The candidate should possess the following:

Intermediate to advance excel skills

Experience with Oracle or other relational database ERP systems

Detail oriented with ability to multi-task and work in a busy environment

Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Education and Experience Requirements

The candidate must possess the following education and experience requirements:

Degree in Finance and/or Accounting preferred

Years of Experience: 8+ years of equivalent work experience

Other Experience: 3-5 years of Project Accounting work preferably in a managing consulting firm.

This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.