Senior Specialist Accounting

Exyte GmbH•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Accounting will be responsible for project accounting tasks to achieve smooth operations on either a dedicated project or on the overall project accounting function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
5-10 years Construction industry experience required
Experience in a Lead role on a large project
Construction industry experience required
Project accounting relative experience
Experience working/coordinating with multiple engineering related departments
Accounting knowledge is required
Proficient with applicable ERP system (Oracle is active ERP)
Advanced with MS Office, with an emphasis on Excel
Highly organized and detail-oriented with the capacity to maintain information confidentiality
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Good communication skills
Good team management skill and task management skill
Good at processes and training
Ability to work independently
Able to identify issues and recommend solutions
Able to work under time pressure

Responsibilities

Trains and guides the project accounting team either on a dedicated project or on project accounting function
Ensures understanding of the project contractual scopes, commercial terms and conditions, rights, liabilities and risks (thorough contract review and incorporation of details into project lifecycle responsibilities)
File key documents with clients, related to awarded project (filing consistent with corporate standard)
Regularly reviews project costs in detail to reconcile with project controls/commercial team
Responsible for the monthly cost accrual
Ensures the accuracy and timely billings to the clients
Responsible for tracking payment to vendors/subcontractors supporting the project
Work with AR/AP department to ensure appropriate payments are made accurately and timely
Updates project financials consistent with details provided by Project Management/Project Controls/Commercial Team for monthly project review
Leads the project commercial close out on the tasks related to the project accounting function
Assists with reconciliation of accounting (ERP) and Project Controls systems to ensure consistency in reporting
Generates weekly labor and non-labor reports specific to project(s) being supported
Advises on improving the processes related to the project accounting function
Other duties as assigned