Project Accountant - Mount Airy, NC

Job Description

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Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Position Summary

The Project Accountant plays an active role in the financial close process, supporting both revenue and cost functions. Responsibilities include a mix of transactional processing, reporting, reconciliation, and review, with opportunities for financial analysis. The position will require a willingness to learn. It will also require the ability to succeed in a team environment, a propensity to meet strict deadlines, and a solid work ethic. Additionally, the ability to communicate effectively with various levels of the organization is necessary. The position would be a good fit for someone with strong processing experience looking to broaden their skill set and gain experience in analysis. You will report to the Director of Project Accounting working with the Project Accounting team. You will work on site in Mount Airy, NC.

Essential Functions

Project Accounting including:

Maintain cost rates

Perform weekly burden costing and allocations

Field operations' requests for financial adjustments and information

Field external audit requests

Participate in the financial close process:

Book standard cost entries

Process revenue accruals

Prepare journal entries

Reconcile to general ledger accounts

Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience

Experience with MS Excel intermediate functions (Pivot, functions, lookups)

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills; customer service orientation

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.