Project Accountant

Potelco, Inc.•Sumner, WA

3d•$31 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc., was founded in 1965 and specializes in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states. We are proud to be working with some of the region’s largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions. If you would like to work with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your analytic and organizational skills, then we have a role for you! InfraSource seeks a Project Accountant to join the team at our company headquarters in Sumner, WA. The Project Accountant claims revenue and creates invoices according to accounting principles and contract terms. The revenue analyst tracks revenue over time and produces reports to show trends. The analyst breaks down revenue by individual project and determines profitability. The revenue analyst must have outstanding attention to detail to ensure that revenue is claimed and billed accurately. If the following interests you, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience with a minimum of 3 years related experience.
Firm understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Previous work experience within an integrated accounting software system.
Must have the ability to balance multiple tasks while meeting required deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience using JD Edwards.
Experience in a utility, contract utility, or construction company.

Responsibilities

Set up projects in accounting system in accordance with contractual terms and load initial working budgets, monitor project performance, and post change orders
Record and track revenue for various divisions and projects in accordance with GAAP revenue recognition standards
Create wide range of invoices/billings (from standard to complex)
Ensure reconciliations and supporting schedules are completed timely and in accordance with customer and internal requirements
Analyze and present Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Annual financial results to management team and support operations in making informed decisions
Generate actionable insights from technical and financial data, and identify ways to improve financial efficiency
Evaluate processes for accounting and internal control systems, and ensure all control requirements are met
Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and procedures to support the company’s goals/objectives
Retrieve support documentation related to audit
Create journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
Routine accounting functions
Other tasks as assigned