Senior Accountant

Trilon Group

Senior Accountant at Waggoner Engineering, Inc. managing general ledger and financial variance analysis while supporting impactful projects.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeBaton Rouge • Louisiana, Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $88,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in general ledger maintenance, financial analysis, and budget variance analysis, with a strong command of Microsoft Excel and project accounting software. Proven ability to prepare accurate financial statements and reports while effectively communicating financial concepts in a deadline-driven environment.

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General Ledger MaintenanceFinancial AnalysisMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyDeltek Vantagepoint ExperienceBudget Variance Analysis

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Hard Skills

General LedgerFinancial AnalysisBudget Variance AnalysisReconciliationFinancial Modeling

Soft Skills

Analytical MindsetClear CommunicationDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelDeltek Vantagepoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

ArchitectureEngineeringProfessional ServicesA&E

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Owns the day-to-day maintenance of the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded, properly coded, and reconciled in a timely manner.
Leads assigned close activities on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring deadlines are met and financial statements are produced accurately.
Prepares detailed budget-to-actual variance analyses at both the firm and project level, identifying trends, anomalies, and drivers of over- or under-performance.
Tracks indirect costs and overhead pools on an ongoing basis, comparing actual spending against budgeted rates.
Develops and maintains recurring internal reports, including profit and loss statements by department or studio, utilization and multiplier reports, and labor cost analyses.
Prepares supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for external audits and tax preparation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Two to four years of progressive accounting experience with a strong emphasis on general ledger and financial analysis is preferred.
Prior experience in an A&E, architecture, engineering, or professional services firm is a significant plus.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling, is required.
Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or similar project accounting software is highly desirable.
The ideal candidate is analytically minded, communicates financial concepts clearly, and thrives in a deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

WEI Incentive Program
Healthy Workplace Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Competitive Health Benefits
Career Development and Training
Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
Community Service Opportunities