Senior Project Accountant at Woodard and Curran in Portland, Maine

Job Description:

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people and planet.

Overview:

The Senior Project Accountant is responsible for supervising the Project Accountants and performing more complex project set up and invoicing responsibilities.  The Senior Accountant will resolve any questions/issues that the Project Accountants may have.  Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work effectively in a team setting with a diverse group of people.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Managers (PM’s) on the project initiation, precontract, and change order, and close out processes.


• Issue draft invoices and billing reports for complex projects; work with PMs to edit draft invoices as needed and produce final invoice packages for clients including any required supporting documentation.


• Conduct billing moves and understand how they affect Payroll, AP, and Billing.


• Void and reissue invoices when necessary, including posting to the correct accounting period.


• Interpret client contracts in order to ensure proper project setup including correct compensation, cost budgets, and billing terms.


• Assist PM’s in developing and or communicating the budgeted allowance for staff types and personnel on projects.


• Attend quarterly project meetings with PM and PFA and execute on action items as discussed.


• Can provide financial support or review on proposals.


• Resolve difficult questions and/or issues concerning project accounting.


• May provide support to a portfolio of clients that requires a higher level of financial complexity.


• Produce ad hoc reports for Project Managers including financial reporting.


• Assist with research & resolution of high-level billing, project set up and close out processes, and client questions.


• Assist with the annual audit.


• Minimal travel may be required.

This list of duties is not intended to be all inclusive and other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 5 plus years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Understand project revenue, profitability and its impacts on project performance and be able to discuss the process with PMs.


• Experience supervising/leading staff.


• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.


• Proficiency in Deltek Vision, Elevia or similar project accounting software preferred.


• Advanced knowledge of project accounting concepts and practices.


• Preferred experience in Consulting/Professional Engineering billing and contract administration.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced deadline oriented environment.


• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.


• Extensive ability to think critically and problem solve.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Woodard & Curran is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Woodard & Curran believes that diverse teams working together in an equitable, inclusive culture provides the right environment for employees to thrive, our clients to benefit, and our business to prosper over the long run. Our success is tied to a culture that embraces our differences and creates an environment where everyone can bring their whole, authentic selves to work. When employees are supported to reach their full potential, we can provide our clients with the most innovative, sound, and cost-effective solutions.

Compensation

Pay:

This position’s anticipated pay range is provided below; final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will be dependent on experience level as well as considering a % based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials are used to recognize and reflect cost of labor differences between geographic markets.

Annual Incentive Bonus Opportunity:

Eligible positions may receive an annual cash bonus based on the role’s organizational level, and is represented as a percentage range of eligible earnings** 

Pay Range

Benefits & Wellbeing

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) or Roth: Company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed, All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and 100% vested in the value of own contributions and any employer matching contributions.

Time away from work:

• Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees. Vacation is accrued, based on number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience.




• Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related, illness, injury, or medical procedure.




• Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for bonding in a 12-month period.




• Company-paid disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.

Coverage and support for your needs and wellbeing:

• Personal and Family health: Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and FSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include vision, dental and vision plans.




• Company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits, additional voluntary life and AD&D coverage is available through Sun Life.




• WayForward powered by Dario: EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.




• LiveWell wellbeing: credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually – nutrition and fitness, and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.




• Education: Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books and fees up to $5250 per year, for courses related to the employee’s job or planned career development.