Senior Accountant

Department: Corporate/Administrative

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Jackson, MS

Reporting To: Alyssa Blackwell

Description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Senior Accountant for our Baton Rouge, LA or Jackson, MS office. This role will play a key part in overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations, supporting month-end and year-end closings, supervising junior staff, and driving accuracy in financial reporting. 

Are you ready to inspire, engage and deliver? Waggoner Engineering, founded in 1976, is a civil engineering and professional consulting firm dedicated to helping communities reach their full potential. With numerous office locations across the Southeast United States, Waggoner is recognized for its innovative, multi-disciplinary services that extend far beyond traditional engineering.
What does that mean for you? Waggoner differentiates itself as a leader in growth strategy for water and disaster recovery, as well as providing full engineering services; we need people who are inspired for future growth, engage as leaders in their respective fields, and deliver to both internal and external clients. 

If you are tired of hearing “we’ve always done it this way”; if you have a work hard/play hard attitude; and if you enjoy working with a vast team of professionals across various disciplines, you will fit right into our culture.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis. 
• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financials are accurate. 
• Oversee staff accountant(s) and indirect reports, providing training, review, and day-to-day guidance. 
• Support job cost accounting, project billing, and revenue recognition practices in accordance with A&E standards and FAR compliance. 
• Prepare and review financial reports and variance analyses for internal and external use. 
• Serve as a liaison with external auditors during financial and overhead audits. 
• Document and help maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure financial integrity and compliance. 
• Collaborate with Project Managers, HR, and senior leadership to support decision-making through accurate financial data. 
• Support regulatory changes, process improvements, and cross-departmental initiatives. 
• Provide backup support to the Controller and act as their delegate when necessary. 

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. 
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably managing direct reports in a professional services or A&E firm. 
• Strong working knowledge of Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint preferred. 
• In-depth understanding of GAAP, job cost accounting, and project-based financial operations. 
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems. 
• Strong organizational and leadership skills; able to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach. 
• Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and continuous improvement. 

Why Join Our Team

We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including: 

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

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.