Project Accountant, Manufacturing

Basic Function

The Project Accountant position partners with the Project Management & operational teams for monitoring the progress of projects financially, investigating variances and explaining variances of the overall project as well as ensuring proper cash management of the project.

This position is remote/Kansas City

Principal Accountabilities:

• Maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders
• Create and approve all project-related billings for customers.
• Work with the collections team to review aging project receivables.
• Assist with the monthly closing process. To include: reporting on project profitability and margin to management; prepare the months financial analysis for finance.
• Contributes to the preparation of annual and mid-year forecasts.
• Complete project close-out: including final billing, AR collections, and accounting software close-out procedures.
• Participate in project reviews each month with the project managers.
• Enhance and streamline project accounting processes.
• Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required.
• Other duties as assigned as well as ad-hoc projects.

Desired Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft office skills (Excel)
• SAP preferred but not required.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Strong driven personality
• Ability to work independently, with some oversight, and in a team environment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have strong Microsoft office skills (Excel)?
• Do you have effective time management and organizational skills?
• What are your salary expectations?
• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: Remote