Pike
SUMMARY
The Project Accountant provides support in all aspects of project accounting including month end close, cost and revenue accruals, cost review, profitability analysis, resource utilization, and effectively communicating projects progress to the business line finance analyst.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure proper revenue and cost recognition on projects is in accordance with company policies, including accruals.
Perform month end close activities including but not limited to cost and revenue accruals, reclass journal entries, WIP review and reconciliation, multiplier review and analysis, and task to close review and reporting.
Perform monthly account reconciliations.
Maintain an understanding of current corporate allocations and be a resource for operations with any inquiries relating to them.
Maintain overall knowledge of projects for assigned area.
Perform a high-level project analysis to highlight the main factors impacting project performance for the current period, while communicating financials risks.
Provide research and support on inquiries from operations.
Serve as liaison between corporate accounts payable/accounts receivable and operations as needed.
Assist with inquiries from external auditors while maintaining adequate supporting documentation for the business units.
Collaborate with team members to identify reporting issues/challenges from operation side. Identify potential areas of improvement as it relates to project accounting, while presenting ideas to direct management for further exploration.
Support special projects as assigned by management.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
COMPLEXITY OF WORK Moderately routine: general policies applied. Some decision making.
RELATIONSHIP OUTSIDE WORK GROUP Exchange of information, which occasionally requires tact and/or diplomacy.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REGULAR ATTENDANCE is required.
EDUCATION Required: A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Accounting.
EXPERIENCE 3–5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in engineering services and/or construction projects.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS N/A
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING N/A
LANGUAGE SKILLS A. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
B. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
C. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret spreadsheets.
REASONING ABILITY A. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
B. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The applicant is expected to be a highly engaged self‑starter working with minimal supervision, identifying problems and offering possible solutions, and taking appropriate action for resolution.
Oracle experience is a plus.
Proficiency and knowledge of accounting and reporting techniques, specifically project accounting practices and use of financial systems (e.g., system input and reporting, invoicing and cash flow, revenue recognition, etc.).
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to multi‑task.
Very proficient computer skills using MS Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Acceptance that some travel may be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
How much of the job time is spent in the following physical activities?
Stand Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Walk Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Sit 2/3 and more (Regularly)
Talk or Hear 2/3 and more (Regularly)
Use Hands to Feel, Handle or finger tools or controls 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
Climb or balance None
Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or crawl Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Reach with Hands and Arms Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Taste or Smell None
Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, how much and how often?
Up to 10 pounds: Up to 1/3
Up to 25 pounds: Up to 1/3
Up to 50 pounds: None
Up to 100 pounds: None
More than 100 pounds: None
Does this job have any special vision requirements?
☒ NoSpecialVisionRequirements
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Wet, humid conditions (non‑weather) None
Work near moving mechanical parts None
Work in high, precarious places None
Fumes or airborne particles None
Toxic or caustic chemicals None
Outdoor weather conditions None
Extreme cold (non‑weather) None
Extreme Heat (non‑weather) None
Risk of electrical shock None
Work with explosives None
Risk of radiation None
Vibration None
While performing this job, the noise level in the work environment is:
Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters, and or computer printer, light traffic)
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure proper revenue and cost recognition on projects is in accordance with company policies, including accruals.
Perform month end close activities including but not limited to cost and revenue accruals, reclass journal entries, WIP review and reconciliation, multiplier review and analysis, and task to close review and reporting.
Perform monthly account reconciliations.
Maintain an understanding of current corporate allocations and be a resource for operations with any inquiries relating to them.
Maintain overall knowledge of projects for assigned area.
Perform a high-level project analysis to highlight the main factors impacting project performance for the current period, while communicating financials risks.
Provide research and support on inquiries from operations.
Serve as liaison between corporate accounts payable/accounts receivable and operations as needed.
Assist with inquiries from external auditors while maintaining adequate supporting documentation for the business units.
Collaborate with team members to identify reporting issues/challenges from operation side. Identify potential areas of improvement as it relates to project accounting, while presenting ideas to direct management for further exploration.
Support special projects as assigned by management.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
COMPLEXITY OF WORK Moderately routine: general policies applied. Some decision making.
RELATIONSHIP OUTSIDE WORK GROUP Exchange of information, which occasionally requires tact and/or diplomacy.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REGULAR ATTENDANCE is required.
EDUCATION Required: A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Accounting.
EXPERIENCE 3–5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in engineering services and/or construction projects.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS N/A
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING N/A
LANGUAGE SKILLS A. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
B. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
C. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret spreadsheets.
REASONING ABILITY A. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
B. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The applicant is expected to be a highly engaged self‑starter working with minimal supervision, identifying problems and offering possible solutions, and taking appropriate action for resolution.
Oracle experience is a plus.
Proficiency and knowledge of accounting and reporting techniques, specifically project accounting practices and use of financial systems (e.g., system input and reporting, invoicing and cash flow, revenue recognition, etc.).
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to multi‑task.
Very proficient computer skills using MS Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Acceptance that some travel may be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
How much of the job time is spent in the following physical activities?
Stand Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Walk Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Sit 2/3 and more (Regularly)
Talk or Hear 2/3 and more (Regularly)
Use Hands to Feel, Handle or finger tools or controls 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
Climb or balance None
Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or crawl Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Reach with Hands and Arms Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Taste or Smell None
Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, how much and how often?
Up to 10 pounds: Up to 1/3
Up to 25 pounds: Up to 1/3
Up to 50 pounds: None
Up to 100 pounds: None
More than 100 pounds: None
Does this job have any special vision requirements?
☒ NoSpecialVisionRequirements
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Wet, humid conditions (non‑weather) None
Work near moving mechanical parts None
Work in high, precarious places None
Fumes or airborne particles None
Toxic or caustic chemicals None
Outdoor weather conditions None
Extreme cold (non‑weather) None
Extreme Heat (non‑weather) None
Risk of electrical shock None
Work with explosives None
Risk of radiation None
Vibration None
While performing this job, the noise level in the work environment is:
Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters, and or computer printer, light traffic)
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company
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