What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at Wildlife Conservation Society?
25-Apr-2025
Project Accountant
Bronx Zoo
Full-Time
FINANCE
Job Description
Position: Project Accountant
Reports to: Sr. Manager, Capital Budgets
Position Managed: None
Location: Bronx Zoo / Hybrid
Department: Office of Budget and Financial Planning
Scope: Multi-Site
Position Type: Full Time
About Us
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
Job Summary
The Project Accountant is a key member of the Capital Budget Team with emphasis on the New York Aquarium Restoration (NYAR) project team and is responsible for the financial reporting and instrumental for the project and timely submission of reimbursement requests for government funded expenditures.
Major Responsibilities
Reports to: Sr. Manager, Capital Budgets
Position Managed: None
Location: Bronx Zoo / Hybrid
Department: Office of Budget and Financial Planning
Scope: Multi-Site
Position Type: Full Time
About Us
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
Job Summary
The Project Accountant is a key member of the Capital Budget Team with emphasis on the New York Aquarium Restoration (NYAR) project team and is responsible for the financial reporting and instrumental for the project and timely submission of reimbursement requests for government funded expenditures.
Major Responsibilities
- Review and audit design and construction invoices in preparation of payment
- Prepare and compile highly detailed and complex payment requests, including all documentation required for timely reimbursement of work performed on government grant funded projects.
- Maintain accurate and organized project records to support future audits.
- Liaise with the external construction manager on scope review and billing cycles for the NYAR project and other projects as necessary to resolve issues and ensure proper billing and documentation.
- Interact with government agencies on reimbursement related issues with government-funded projects.
- Prepare project reports, including but not limited to quarterly reports, change order, and variance analysis reporting for the NYAR project and other projects as needed.
- Collaborate cross-functionally within WCS to review invoices, reimbursement requests and, prepare accurate financial reports and resolve any issues that may arise.
Qualification Requirements
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
- Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in Accounting or related field required
- Analytical experience and detail-oriented mindset required
- Ability to perform quality assurance reviews required
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time to meet deadlines required
- Financial audit or forensic accounting experience preferred
- Demonstrated capital project and construction accounting experience, with an emphasis on G702 and G703 format and construction experience preferred
- Knowledge of New York City, New York State and FEMA procurement and reimbursement processes preferred.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with ERP systems a plus.
Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging in a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and looking for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.
It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.
Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.
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WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging in a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and looking for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.
It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.
Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.
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Salary Range
$70,000.00 to $85,000.00
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000
