Project Accountant 1

Key Responsibilities

• Project Cost Control:
• Engage with the project management team to develop accurate budgets and manpower forecasts for multi-year construction projects.
• Monitor and control indirect costs by performing weekly budget-to-actual analysis and identifying/eliminating root causes for variances.
• Establish accurate cash flow forecasts to ensure projects remain cash-positive throughout their duration, monitoring weekly to maintain accuracy.
• Adjust forecasts as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of complex multi-million cost-plus billings on a monthly basis.
• Project Procurement Planning:
• Lead procurement planning efforts for projects.
• Collaborate with the project management team to create detailed procurement plans post-award, ensuring compliance and logistics are included.
• Assist the project team with job procurement prior to 20% completion.
• Perform monthly analysis of actual purchases versus plan, ensuring acceptable justification before adjusting the plan.
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS):
• Assist the project management team in establishing the WBS at the time of project award.
• Support the maintenance of WBS responsibilities at the project level.
• Ensure the WBS is maintained throughout the project duration.
• Project Controls:
• Assist the project team with monthly financial forms.
• Provide cost analysis and request explanations for variances from the project team.
• Aid the project management team in preparing monthly financial forms for management review.
• Ensure acceptable justification for all identified variances (fades/gains).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Excel (Proficient knowledge)
• Accounting principles (Knowledge of general principles)
• Attention to detail
• Strong organization skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to use accounting principles to solve problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 0+ years of related experience.
• Self-starter.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently on given assignments and ask questions as needed.
• Eagerness to learn and advance career within the company.

Abilities may include exposure to computer screens for extended periods, sitting for extended periods, reaching, finger dexterity for keyboard use, listening, speaking, reading, and applying general rules to specific problems.