Accounting Specialist

We are currently seeking an Accounting Specialist to be part of our Accounting/Finance Division in our corporate office in West Palm Beach, FL office.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation's top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and an Employee assistance program.

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Provide day-to-day support to our Project Managers in all the fiscal aspects of their projects from contract
• Set up an accounting system for monthly billing and financial analysis
• Assist in establishing billing rates and job classifications for professional service contracts
• Recording transactions such as expenses and sales revenue
• Processing payments to utilities and vendors to pay for supplies, materials, and other expenses
• Sending bills to customers to request payment for services or goods provided
• Reconciling accounts and making notes of debits and credits that have not been posted
• Printing paychecks and initiating direct deposits to pay employees
• Generating financial reports as requested
• Identifying and correcting any errors that occur due to data entry

• 3+ years prior accounting experience
• BSBA in Accounting is preferred
• Prior A&E or related experience along with BST accounting software is a strong plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a job cost accounting environment
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• Effective time management with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Data entry skills to record transactions quickly without making errors
• Ability to use accounting software programs such as QuickBooks
• Knowledge of tax and financial reporting laws
• Strong analytical skills to locate and correct errors
• Demonstrated organizational skills to keep information from various accounts separate
• Multitasking ability to work on multiple tasks throughout the day
• Time management skills to ensure that reports are completed, and payments are received on time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse. The use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls reach with hands and arms, speak, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

WGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. Should any 3rd party agency or recruiter forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI associate without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI, and no placement fee will be provided.

All agencies and vendors are required to have a signed WGI vendor agreement from the WGI Chief HR Officer permitting them to work directly through our Talent Acquisition team. Obtaining this signed vendor agreement is the only way you will receive payment. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of our staff will not be binding.

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