Project Accountant

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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.
Commitment to Diversity
Witt O'Brien's is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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