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Waga Energy · 1 day ago

Project Accountant – Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

Bala-Cynwyd, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Waga Energy is committed to driving a sustainable energy transition by recovering landfill gas into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). They are seeking a Project Accountant to support corporate accounting duties, including financial planning and reporting, while collaborating with various teams across a complex organizational structure.

EnergyMachinery Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Coordinating all phases of the job costing process including categorizing, recording, analyzing, and monitoring costs

Verifying the accuracy of the previously billed and paid figures on the Subcontractor’s Application for Payment

Working with the Accounts Payable department to ensure timely payment to subcontractors and vendors after Project Manager’s approval is received and all associated documentation has been properly submitted

Assisting with insurance administration by coordinating renewals and managing vendor COIs

Analyzing project financials, managing Work in Progress (WIP), and providing clarity and direction through the generation of detailed reports

Supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting close

Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording journal entries, and reconciling accounts

Leading the account reconciliation process, ensuring all accounts are reconciled accurately and on time

Reviewing, reconciling and eliminating consolidated intercompany balances and working with the multi-national accounting team to resolve issues as necessary

Preparing accounting related party entries to all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring alignment with company needs and compliance with GAAP standards and regulatory requirements

Managing fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and internal controls

Participating in process improvement projects including the implementation of an SAP ERP system and the standardization of workflows

Assisting with external audit preparations

Qualification

Project accountingUS GAAPSAP ERPFinancial reportingExcel skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDetail orientedSelf-motivatedTeamwork

Required

A bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related discipline

A minimum of 3 years of experience in a project accounting role within the engineering, construction, infrastructure, or energy industries

Technical accounting knowledge including a strong understanding of accounting theory, principles, and best practices

Working knowledge of US GAAP, including revenue and cost recognition, intercompany accounting, and balance sheet reconciliation

Strong Excel skills, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively build and maintain internal relationships

Strong organizational and documentation skills, particularly related to project costs, vendor documentation, and audit support

Demonstrated ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities while seeking guidance and mentorship as appropriate

Interest in long-term professional growth and development into more senior accounting roles

Preferred

Experience in multi-entity and/or multi-national company is strongly preferred

Experience supporting an SAP or similar ERP implementation project, including involvement in data migration, system testing, and adapting accounts payable processes to align with new system requirements is highly desirable