Project Accountant - New Berlin, WI

Konecranes•New Berlin, WI

3h•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Accountant serves as a key financial partner to Project Management, Operations, and Finance leadership, providing strategic financial oversight across assigned projects and business units. This role is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, forecasting integrity, and performance visibility while proactively driving profitability, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration.

Nice To Haves

Advance courses in Financial Management, Business Law and Computer Science are beneficial.
CPA/CMA certification is preferred.
SAP experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary financial point of contact for assigned projects, delivering timely and insightful analysis on revenues, costs, WIP, margins, orders, taxes, depreciation, etc
Own monthly close activities for projects, including account analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.
Drive continuous monitoring of project cost baselines versus actuals, performing detailed variance analysis and partnering with stakeholders to address deviations and optimize financial outcomes.
Lead monthly project forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with operational plans.
Support the development of annual operating budgets and rolling forecasts, contributing to financial planning and strategic decision-making.
Maintain and continuously improve documentation related to internal controls, audits, and compliance requirements.
Perform labor cost monitoring and productivity analysis, providing actionable insights on workforce utilization and project efficiency.
Partner closely with Project Managers and Operations leaders to enhance financial discipline, improve forecasting accuracy, and strengthen cost management practices.
Collaborate with the Business Controller and broader Finance organization on ad hoc analyses, reporting initiatives, and process improvement projects.

Benefits

Medical Plan
Dental
Vision
401k plan with a match from day one
identity theft protection
accident insurance
travel insurance
2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.
5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service
10 paid holidays per year