Project Accountant

Trilon Group

Project Accountant at Waggoner Engineering managing financials associated with project assignments and collaborating with Project Managers on billing and forecasts.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeJackson • Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,000 - $78,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, billing processes, and financial reporting, with a strong focus on maximizing client billing and ensuring accurate documentation. Proficient in preparing job cost analysis reports and collaborating with project managers to enhance billing efficiency.

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Job Cost AnalysisClient Billing MaximizationContract ManagementDeltek Vantage PointAccounting Function Management

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Hard Skills

Job Cost AnalysisContract ManagementBilling PreparationFinancial ReportingProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Deltek Vantage Point

Industry Keywords

Construction BillingProject Review MeetingsInvoice PreparationCertified Payroll ReportsVendor Invoices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Communicate with PM’s regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing
Responsible for preparation and presentation of accurate monthly construction Job Cost Analysis reports
Participate in monthly and quarterly project review meetings
Prepare final invoice package containing draft and final invoices for all billable projects
Send final invoices and waivers to the customer & follow up on client approval / payment
Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of client billing
Collaborate with Project Manager to maximize monthly billing amounts
Maintain the billing folders for all projects, with all the appropriate documents, including pay applications, waivers, certified payroll reports, vendor invoices, etc
Set up new projects, make transfers of employee billable hours and/or expenses, and close jobs including review & investigation of open commitments
Prepare billings with all related supporting documentation
Recommend and implement agreed process improvements to the billing cycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business, financial or related field or equivalent work experience.
Three to five or more years of experience in managing an accounting function in a medium- or large-size company.
Experience with Deltek Vantage Point (Preferred).

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