Project Accountant - LS

SSI Schaefer Systems International North America Charlotte , NC 28201

Posted 3 months ago

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Overview

The ASD Project Accountant provides accounting, analysis, and reporting for Automation projects. This position prepares monthly reports and assists the project managers and the ASD Controller in managing all financial aspects of Automation projects.

Responsibilities

Compiles and distributes monthly project reports to PMs
Reconciles the GL deferred cost and deferred revenue monthly to the WIP
Uploads transactions to the Back Charge Tool (BCT), maintains BCT trackers, tracks BCT budgets, and monitors feedback within BCT
Adjusts transactions based on feedback received from PMs or from the BCT
Assist Accounting Manager

LS with monthly reporting for Global Project Reporting (GPR) tool

Invoices customers, keeps accurate invoicing progress schedule, and works directly with PMs regarding the invoicing milestones
Maintains budget vs actual comparison for each project
Creates, confirms, and tracks project purchase orders
Processes invoices from third party vendors and related parties
Maintain schedule of related party payables including responsible entity, and payment requisites
Assist Controllers and Accounting Managers accounting with month-end closing procedures
Provides routine and Ad Hoc Financial Reporting for PMs and upper management
Sets up new projects using existing project structure and ensures use of standardized cost codes
Responds to Accounting Manager

LS requests and inquiries

Recommends improvement modifications to existing processes and programs
Assists with project budget & forecast calculations
Maintains systems and controls to verify the integrity of all processed project data
Prepares for and participates in annual external and internal audit process

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position currently has no supervisor responsibilities.

Additional Responsibilities:

Special Projects
Assistance to Finance/Accounting

Qualifications

Pursuing BA in Accounting
2-3 Years of accounting experience, project business preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and vlookup
Strong planning and budgeting abilities
Detail oriented and able to follow procedures
Microsoft Dynamics AX experience is a plus
Experience with currency exchange rates and foreign countries a plus
Ability to meet strict deadlines

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