Project Accountant

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, LLC•Houston, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Accountant will play a critical role in the financial integrity of a division within the Solaris Power Solutions segment by tracking, analyzing, and reporting on project-level costs and billings. This position is responsible for tracking new and existing projects, month-over-month expense analysis, identifying cost trends, determining if and when customers have been billed, and the overall profitability of projects. The Project Accountant will work cross-functionally with Operations, Billing, and Finance to ensure costs are accurately captured, properly classified, and billed to customers where applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or related field
3-5+ years of direct accounting experience, with a heavy focus on accounting for various projects
Ability to demonstrate strong analytical skills
Ability to multi-task and track various projects at once
Ability to create and perform detailed month-over-month variance analysis and communicate findings
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status

Nice To Haves

NetSuite experience is strongly preferred
Exceptional communicator – direct and transparent, skilled problem-solver with proven success in building coalitions and avoiding conflicts amongst various groups within the organization
Total ownership mentality – proactively identifies and removes obstacles across numerous ongoing tasks
Independent thinker – self-starter mentality that provides original thoughts and constantly asking “how can we do this better”
Innovative thinker – willingness to consider novel solutions and ability to adapt to change
Desirable teammate – impeccable character, humility, and collaborative
Relentless – aspires to contribute and achieve his/her full potential

Responsibilities

Analyze projects and job costs on a month-over-month basis, identifying variances, trends, and anomalies and providing clear explanations to management
Evaluate costs incurred and bills issued against customer contracts to determine accounting classification in accordance with contractual terms and company policy
Attend, and be a key contributor to, weekly project meetings to stay informed on new projects and the status of existing ones
Coordinate with the billing team to ensure timely billing to customers and resolve any discrepancies or disputes
Record and review project cost journal entries, accruals, and cost allocations in NetSuite
Record and review project billing accruals in NetSuite, when applicable
Perform monthly reconciliations of project general ledger accounts and provide variance analysis against budget and prior periods
Partner with Operations and field personnel to gather cost documentation, validate charges, and ensure all project expenses are properly supported
Assist with preparation of month-end close deliverables including project level P&Ls, project cost reports, roll forwards, and management reporting packages
Monitor deferred revenue and deferred expense balances and support project close-out processes to ensure timely and accurate revenue and cost recognition
Support internal and external audit processes by preparing supporting schedules
Identify opportunities to improve project tracking processes, workflows, and reporting efficiency
Perform any other duties as assigned by management to support the Finance & Accounting Department