Staff Accountant - Military veterans preferred

Staff Accountant – Join WSB and Forge Ahead!

At WSB, we believe that culture drives results. Since our founding, we’ve built our success on strong relationships, innovative collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. Every day, we inspire each other to create thoughtful, creative solutions that not only meet today’s needs but unlock the opportunities of tomorrow. If this resonates with you, we invite you to forge ahead with us as a Staff Accountant in our Oklahoma City office!

What You’ll Do:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to support our growing accounting team. This role is key to ensuring accurate financial records, supporting project accounting, and contributing to the overall financial health of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and assist with month-end and year-end closings
• Support project accounting including job cost tracking, budget-to-actual variance analysis, and WIP reporting
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules and depreciation
• Assist with payroll processing and related journal entries
• Help prepare financial reports for management, auditors, and project managers
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and GAAP
• Collaborate with project managers to monitor billing and project profitability
• Assist with audits, tax filings, and other regulatory reporting as needed

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; experience in the engineering, architecture, or construction (AEC) industry is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting software (e.g., Deltek, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with project-based accounting principles
• Understanding of cost accounting or job costing practices
• Experience working with government or municipal contracts is a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate or salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• A collaborative and supportive work environment

Why WSB?

At WSB, we’re more than a workplace—we’re a community that thrives on collaboration and creativity. When you join us, you’re joining a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and celebrates your achievements.

If you’re ready to bring your payroll/accounts payable expertise to a dynamic team that values innovation and culture, apply today! We can’t wait to meet you.

Who is WSB:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave. 

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com.            

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.