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Pike Corporation · 2 months ago

Project Accountant-PJACCT

Pike Corporation is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies. The Project Accountant will support all aspects of project accounting, including month-end close, cost and revenue accruals, and profitability analysis, while effectively communicating project progress to finance analysts.

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Responsibilities

Ensure proper revenue and cost recognition on projects is in accordance with company policies, including accruals
Perform month end close activities including but not limited to cost and revenue accruals, reclass journal entries, WIP review and reconciliation, multiplier review and analysis, and task to close review and reporting
Perform monthly account reconciliations
Maintain an understanding of current corporate allocations and be a resource for operations with any inquiries relating to them
Maintain overall knowledge of projects for assigned area
Perform a high-level project analysis to highlight the main factors impacting project performance for the current period, while communicating financials risks
Provide research and support on inquiries from operations
Serve as liaison between corporate accounts payable/accounts receivable and operations as needed
Assist with inquiries from external auditors while maintaining adequate supporting documentation for the business units
Collaborate with team members to identify reporting issues/challenges from operation side
Identify potential areas of improvement as it relates to project accounting, while presenting ideas to direct management for further exploration
Support special projects as assigned by management
Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualification

Project AccountingAccounting PrinciplesOracle ExperienceAnalytical SkillsMS Excel ProficiencyCommunication SkillsSelf-StarterAttention to Detail

Required

A Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or University in Accounting
3-5 Year(s) Experience in accounting, preferably in engineering services and/or construction projects
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations
Ability to write reports, Business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret spread sheets
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
The applicant is expected to be a highly engaged self-starter working with minimal supervision identifying problems and offering possible solutions and taking appropriate action for resolution
Proficiency and knowledge of accounting and reporting techniques, specifically project accounting practices and use of financial systems (e.g., system input and reporting, invoicing and cash flow, revenue recognition, etc.)
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Very proficient computer skills using MS Excel, Project, Word, and Power Point
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Acceptance that some travel may be required
Regular attendance is required

Preferred

Oracle experience is a plus

Company

Pike Corporation

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The Pike family of companies is a leading provider of utilities solutions to over 300 investor-owned, municipal and cooperative utilities in the United States.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
La CaisseLindsay Goldberg
2025-11-17Private Equity
2025-11-17Acquired
2020-12-21Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Eric Pike
Chairman and CEO
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Richard Wimmer
Advisor To Chief Executive Officer
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