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Barry-Wehmiller · 1 month ago

Project Accountant

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$69K/yr - $80K/yr

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology. As a Project Accountant, you will support capital projects, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance while collaborating with project teams and clients to enhance performance and profitability.

Machinery

Responsibilities

Serve as the financial gatekeeper for project revenues, costs, and margins that flow through to the business’ audited financial statements

Provide project finance support, oversight, and analysis to local offices and the region

Ensure appropriate project set-up in compliance with finance department guidelines and GAAP

Review and analyze project forecasts and ensure that revenues and margins are accurately forecasted based on finance department guidelines and GAAP; enter the finalized forecast into the EMS software system

Review and approve monthly project revenue/cost recognition following GAAP

Review and analyze project forecast variances, and present analyses to management

Prepare, review, and issue client invoices; work with clients, project teams, and the A/R department to ensure timely collection on invoices

Analyze project risks and identify opportunities for profitability; make recommendations to the project accounting manager on the appropriate amount of risk or reserve to apply to the project

Issue purchase orders and verify their financial terms and conditions

Track project labor and expenses; advise the project team on any budget variations and make appropriate recommendations

Track and audit travel and expense expenditures to ensure compliance with company policies

Ensure compliance with client agreements, billing policies, and internal financial policies; address any adverse findings

Communicate with the project teams and accounting manager regarding all significant client/project financial matters; participate in monthly project review meetings with the regional accounting manager

Provide support to financial department leadership during month-end close and in the tracking and analysis of business trends, KPIs, and other financial indicators

Provide financial support for new and active proposals; update the proposal software system

Support training of new project accountants and project managers; ensure training complies with established financial processes and policies

Work to improve financial processes and communication across the firm

Participate in the annual external audit

Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

Qualification

Advanced Excel skillsFinancial practices knowledgeAccounting experienceProject finance supportDeadline managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration