Accounting Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 2 years of in accounting or finance experience.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Beachwood, OH or Galesburg, MI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
• Ability to partner with engineering, project management, or operations teams in a business support role.
• Working knowledge of project cost flows, labor costing, and basic cost accounting principles
• Experience with ERP systems; hands‑on experience with Oracle Project Accounting or similar project costing systems strongly preferred
• Familiarity with labor rates, cost pools, absorption, and utilization concepts
• Proficiency in financial reporting, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills; ability to investigate and resolve data issues.
• Attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, especially during month-end close
• Effective communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and explain financial processes
• Collaboration and customer-service mindset, working well in a team environment
• High integrity and adherence to financial controls and compliance standards

Nice To Haves

• Up to 10% travel required

Responsibilities

• Support project accounting close activities by reconciling Project Accounting to the General Ledger and resolving discrepancies to ensure a timely, accurate close
• Manage day‑to‑day labor costing in Oracle, including labor rate calculation, maintenance, and validation; coordinate with HR, Payroll, and upstream systems to ensure accurate project cost capture
• Support development, analysis, and monitoring of engineering labor rates and cost pools, including absorption and utilization, to ensure appropriate cost recovery and financial compliance; assist with forecasting and annual planning for engineering resource groups and cost pools
• Ensure project costs are accurately coded and posted; resolve errors and drive improvements to strengthen cost integrity and reduce rework
• Oversee project recharge and cross‑charge activities, including intercompany charges, and support project billing in alignment with project setup and financial requirements
• Provide routine project cost, labor, and utilization reporting; support variance analysis and issue resolution for Engineering Finance and project stakeholders
• Serve as a finance partner to engineering teams, providing guidance on project setup, labor rates, cost treatment, and financial impacts to support informed decision‑making
• Partner with Engineering, Finance, and IT to standardize and improve project accounting and labor costing processes; support system implementations, automation, and standard work documentation
• Contribute in a team environment through cross‑training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the engineering finance organization.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work