Project Accountant-PJACCT

Pike Corporation•Fort Mill, SC

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Project Accountant provides support in all aspects of project accounting including month end close, cost and revenue accruals, cost review, profitability analysis, resource utilization, and effectively communicating projects progress to the business line finance analyst. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :  Ensure proper revenue and cost recognition on projects is in accordance with company policies, including accruals.  Perform month end close activities including but not limited to cost and revenue accruals, reclass journal entries, WIP review and reconciliation, multiplier review and analysis, and task to close review and reporting.  Perform monthly account reconciliations.  Maintain an understanding of current corporate allocations and be a resource for operations with any inquiries relating to them.  Maintain overall knowledge of projects for assigned area.  Perform a high-level project analysis to highlight the main factors impacting project performance for the current period, while communicating financials risks.  Provide research and support on inquiries from operations.  Serve as liaison between corporate accounts payable/accounts receivable and operations as needed.  Assist with inquiries from external auditors while maintaining adequate supporting documentation for the business units.  Collaborate with team members to identify reporting issues/challenges from operation side. Identify potential areas of improvement as it relates to project accounting, while presenting ideas to direct management for further exploration.  Support special projects as assigned by management.  Perform otherduties as assigned by management. COMPLEXITY OF WORK : Moderately routine: general policies applied. Some decision making. RELATIONSHIP OUTSIDE WORK GROUP : Exchange of information, which occasionally requires tact and/or diplomacy. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : N/A QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. REGULAR ATTENDANCE is required.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or University in Accounting.
3-5 Year(s) Experience in accounting, preferably in engineering services and/or construction projects
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
Ability to write reports, Business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret spread sheets.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
The applicant is expected to be a highly engaged self-starter working with minimal supervision identifying problems and offering possible solutions and taking appropriate action for resolution.
Proficiency and knowledge of accounting and reporting techniques, specifically project accounting practices and use of financial systems (e.g., system input and reporting, invoicing and cash flow, revenue recognition, etc.)
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Very proficient computer skills using MS Excel, Project, Word, and Power Point
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Acceptance that some travel may be required
REGULAR ATTENDANCE is required.

Nice To Haves

Oracle experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure proper revenue and cost recognition on projects is in accordance with company policies, including accruals.
Perform month end close activities including but not limited to cost and revenue accruals, reclass journal entries, WIP review and reconciliation, multiplier review and analysis, and task to close review and reporting.
Perform monthly account reconciliations.
Maintain an understanding of current corporate allocations and be a resource for operations with any inquiries relating to them.
Maintain overall knowledge of projects for assigned area.
Perform a high-level project analysis to highlight the main factors impacting project performance for the current period, while communicating financials risks.
Provide research and support on inquiries from operations.
Serve as liaison between corporate accounts payable/accounts receivable and operations as needed.
Assist with inquiries from external auditors while maintaining adequate supporting documentation for the business units.
Collaborate with team members to identify reporting issues/challenges from operation side.
Identify potential areas of improvement as it relates to project accounting, while presenting ideas to direct management for further exploration.
Support special projects as assigned by management.
Perform otherduties as assigned by management.