Elementl Power · 21 hours ago
Senior Project Accountant, Nuclear Project Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expElementl Power Inc. is an advanced nuclear project developer and independent power producer, building scalable pathways for clean resilient energy. The Senior Project Accountant is responsible for the financial management and accounting of complex nuclear development projects, ensuring projects remain financially controlled and compliant with accounting standards.
Electrical DistributionEnergy ManagementNuclear
Responsibilities
Oversee the financial aspects of assigned projects, including budget development, forecasting, and routine financial reporting
Monitor project expenses to ensure accurate coding and timely resolution of discrepancies
Maintain strong project financial controls by tracking budget vs. actuals, commitments, and cash flow; identify variances and proactively advise project managers on risks and opportunities
Support project setup and ongoing maintenance in the ERP/project accounting system to ensure accurate tracking and reporting
Support the preparation and review of project and client billings
Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with contract terms and applicable accounting standards
Monitor billing status and coordinate issue resolution with project teams and accounting to support timely invoicing and collections
Work closely with project managers and cross-functional stakeholders to provide financial insights that support planning, prioritization, and day-to-day decision-making
Partner with accounting and FP&A to align project reporting with corporate reporting requirements and monthly close timelines
Prepare and present recurring project financial reports, including budget updates, forecasts, cash flow analyses, and variance commentary for senior management and stakeholders
Develop and distribute project status reporting that highlights cost trends, schedule and cash impacts, and items requiring management attention
Assist with internal and external audits by compiling supporting documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready
Maintain organized backup for project transactions, billings, and cost substantiation to support compliance requirements, including DOE-financial assisted awards, or government-regulated accounting environments where applicable
Ensure project records are maintained in accordance with GAAP and company policies, with consistent documentation standards
Support monthly close activities by preparing and reviewing accruals and reconciliation support; meet all deadlines related to close and reporting cycles
Qualification
Required
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in project accounting or project cost accounting, preferably supporting large infrastructure, energy, construction, or engineering projects
Direct experience managing project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis, and understanding how project financial performance ties to schedule, scope, and execution risk
Supported monthly close activities for project-based organizations, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting, and comfortable operating in a GAAP-driven environment with tight deadlines
Hands-on experience with billing and revenue recognition, including reviewing billings, supporting accurate revenue recognition under contract terms, and coordinating with project teams to resolve billing or cost issues
Comfortable working across project management, engineering, and finance, acting as a financial partner who can translate project activity into clear, decision-ready financial information
Experience working under internal controls and audit requirements, and understanding the importance of documentation, traceability, and audit readiness in regulated environments
Detail-oriented, organized, and accountable, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously without losing accuracy or judgment
Clear communicator who can explain project financial performance to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Must be able to comply with U.S. export control regulations, including DOE 10 CFR 810 and applicable NRC requirements
Preferred
Experience supporting projects in nuclear, energy, infrastructure, construction, or other highly regulated industries
Worked with ERP or project accounting systems such as NetSuite, Deltek Costpoint, SAP, or similar
Exposure to DOE-financial assisted awards, or government-regulated accounting environments
Supported external audits and are comfortable responding to auditor requests and inquiries
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off, paid medical leave, personal time, and flexibility
Company-sponsored short- and long-term disability coverage and life insurance
401(k) plan with an impressive company match
Additional benefits designed to support your well-being and success
Company
Elementl Power
Elementl Power is an energy company that specializes in nuclear development services with a focus on clean energy infrastructure.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$5M2024-02-20Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Mirela Gavrilas
Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
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