Project Accountant I

Willdan Engineering, a subsidiary of Willdan Group, Inc., is seeking a Project Accountant I for our Anaheim, CA office.

The Project Accountant is a vital part of the project accounting team for Willdan Engineering, responsible for project setup, revenue recognition, billing, and supporting assigned project managers. The ideal candidate should have expertise in project accounting and revenue recognition for consulting businesses, with a positive, team-oriented attitude. Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP or similar project accounting systems is preferred. This role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, the ability to multitask and prioritize, and the capacity to work independently. A collaborative team player, the Project Accountant will work closely with leadership and staff to ensure smooth operation of the accounting system.

Why Willdan?

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K + employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Development

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Setting up new projects in compliance with revenue recognition standards and contract language.
• Performing monthly revenue recognition, billing, and financial closing.
• Ensuring timely and accurate recording of time and expenses to jobs, including subcontractor invoices.
• Performing month-end expense accruals for incurred costs.
• Ensuring accurate matching of purchase orders and subcontracts to subsequent invoices.
• Ensuring timely and accurate billing to customers and assisting in collection efforts.
• Reviewing revenue calculations and ensuring timely submission to corporate accounting.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required.
• 1-3 years' professional accounting experience.
• Experience in project accounting is highly desired.
• Previous experience with Deltek Costpoint or other project (cost) accounting system.
• Experience managing deadlines and multiple collaborators in a fast-paced environment.
• GAAP and SOX experience.
• A proven team player with strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills and critical thinking skills.
• High proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Discretion in handling sensitive/confidential business information.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks to ensure timely delivery of high-quality deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders while delivering excellent customer service in a highly dynamic growth environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, evolving, entrepreneurial work environment.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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