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Michael Baker International · 1 week ago

Project Accountant - REMOTE

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

$62K/yr - $72K/yr

0+ years exp

Michael Baker International is currently seeking a Project Accountant to provide full life-cycle project support to their Project Managers. The role involves performing data analytics, managing project setups, and ensuring financial reporting aligns with company policies.

ArchitectureInformation TechnologyService Industry

Responsibilities

Perform data analytics at a project level to monitor project performance and provide high level comments regarding the financial status of projects. Utilizing these analytics, identify potential project performance issues and notify Regional Project Accounting Manager

Coordinate completion of project setups with the Project Manager to ensure that the project is in accordance with the terms of the contract and MBI Approval Authority Policy. Responsible for reviewing the contract and understanding the contract terms regarding project type, scope of work and invoicing terms

Responsible for monitoring and addressing project maintenance within Oracle and budget/funding updates as needed

Responsible for monthly reporting to the Regional Project Accounting Manager including detailed comments on project status that meet exception reporting and projects marked as significant for unbilled and unearned revenue

Actively participate in project performance reviews and provide financial commentary on projects where applicable

Provide support and assist with requests from the Project Managers and/or Department Managers. These requests may include financial information for proposals, price estimates throughout the life cycle of the project, annual budget process support, audit requests (external and/or client) or special projects as requested by the Business Management Team

Monitoring outstanding receivables and supporting project managers with collections

Coordinate with the Project Manager to identify any invoicing issues and assist the Project Manager with developing a corrective action plan to rectify any conditions which are hindering timely payment

Work with the Project Managers to ensure project revenue is recognized in accordance with company policies

Qualification

AccountingFinancial AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelOracle Project AccountingCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting or Finance

0-3 years of experience within accounting, finance, or similar role

Must have effective oral and written communication skills including strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with Project Managers and Department Managers

Required intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions