Project Accountant

Project Accountant

BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 800 employees, spanning the fields of Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety and Human Resources. Alongside our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as 'One Team', dedicated to solving the world's most critical applied earth science challenges. BGC has offices located across Canada, the United States, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Australia.

Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and a casual, dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees' professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team.

We believe in One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense and Clarity.

The Role

BGC is looking for a Project Accountant to join our Golden, CO office. The successful candidate will be an organized, detail-oriented, and motivated individual with strong communication skills and experience supporting project financial management, invoicing, and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with publicly funded projects involving private-sector contractors, including an understanding of government contracting requirements, project controls, and invoicing processes. You will work closely with Project Managers and the Project Accounting team to support financial management and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

You will gain valuable industry experience working at a multinational engineering firm while practicing our values of One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense, and Clarity.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain proposals and projects in BST, ensuring project information is accurate and up to date
• Collaborate with Project Managers to establish and maintain project reporting requirements and expectations
• Manage monthly project invoicing, including preparing client billing packages in accordance with contract terms and conditions
• Support project controls activities, including project setup, budget tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Complete month-end and work-in-progress (WIP) reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and resolve project variances
• Review project financial transactions to ensure accuracy, timely processing, and compliance with contractual requirements
• Participate in monthly forecast review meetings to support project financial performance, recoveries, and reconciliations
• Prepare and maintain financial documentation and supporting data required for publicly funded projects, including client and government reporting requirements
• Assist with gathering information for internal financial reporting (including monthly and year-end reporting) and possibly external financial reporting
• Maintain accurate project accounting records and support data integrity within BST
• Collaborate with Project Managers and internal teams to resolve invoicing issues and support timely client payments
• Provide general support to the Project Accounting team and assist with other tasks as needed

Required Education, Experience & Competencies

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in project accounting, project controls, or financial management
• Experience supporting publicly funded projects involving private-sector contractors, including government contracts at the U.S. federal or state level
• Experience with project invoicing, budget tracking, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, project financial management, and accounting workflows
• Ability to interpret contract terms and apply billing and financial reporting requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers and other stakeholders to resolve financial and administrative matters

Desired Education, Experience & Competencies

• Experience in engineering consulting, construction, transportation, or other project-based professional services.
• Experience with project accounting or management software, particularly BST
• Experience working directly with U.S. federal or state government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or government contractors
• Familiarity with government contract billing requirements, project documentation, and compliance processes
• Experience handling confidential financial information, including payroll or employee benefits data
• Pursuit of a professional accounting designation, such as CPA, are an asset
• Experience or education in project management
• Spanish or French language skills are an asset

Company Benefits

BGC offers our employees the following:

• Our 'One Team' culture supporting health, wellness, safety and diversity
• Comprehensive benefits package
  • Health, Dental and Vision coverage
  • LTD, Life, AD&D and Business Travel Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holidays
• Maternity/Paternity leave top ups
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities
• Flexible workplace with hybrid work arrangements
• Social and wellness activities

As required by sb19-085 (8-5-20): the Colorado specific base salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000 USD per annum, however base pay will be commensurate with job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. BGC's compensation package also includes a training allowance, and a comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan.

Disclosures

(1) At BGC, we use Artificial Intelligence to streamline parts of the recruitment process, however all decisions about candidate selection and advancement continue to be made by our hiring team.

(2) This is a newly created position, reflecting our continued growth and investment in expanding our capabilities.

(3) This posting will remain open until the position has been filled.

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