Commercial Operations Specialist

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) match up to 4%

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development assistance

On-site fitness center

Wellness program

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

MEPPI in Warrendale, PA is seeking a Commercial Operations Specialist to partner with Project Managers to create and manage project forecasting in Syteline, and to act as the liaison between the Project Manager and the financial outcome of the project.

You will monitor project margins, costs, risk, and revenue recognition, support contract execution and compliance, and collaborate across procurement, document control, and project teams to ensure accurate invoicing and cost tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting and at least 5 years of experience in an accounting or related environment.
• Knowledge of project accounting procedures and company-specific accounting system/procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills to effectively communicate results with project and senior management groups.
• Developed knowledge of computer systems and reporting tools with emphasis on MS Office products.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, track, and update monthly Revenue Cost Forecasts (RCFs), invoice milestones, commission payments, support invoicing processes and report project budgets.
• Monitor project margins, costs, risk, and revenue recognition to ensure financial accuracy.
• Support contract execution and financial compliance and maintain accurate system documentation throughout project lifecycle.
• Work cross-functionally with project managers, project assistants, document control, and procurement to ensure successful and compliant commercial execution.
• Create Projects and Bookings in Syteline, process manage and track change orders, and upload/post labor hours to projects.
• Support audit activities, provide risk-reduction recommendations, and ensure compliance with customer and corporate policies governing invoicing, taxes, FX, forecasting, and cost/revenue recognition.
• Further the goals and positive, professional image of the Substation Division through interaction with other divisions and vendors.
• Know MEPPI’s Quality and Environmental Policies and discuss their impact on work.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Project accounting procedures

Accounting systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Commercial Operations Specialist to be based in our Warrendale, PA facility. Partner with Project Managers to create and manage project forecasting in Syteline and function as the liaison between the Project Manager and financial outcome of the project.

What You’ll Do:

• Create, review, track, and update monthly RCFs, (Revenue Cost Forecasts), invoice milestones, commission payments, support invoicing processes and report project budgets.
• Monitor project margins, costs, risk, and revenue recognition to ensure financial accuracy.
• Support contract execution and financial compliance and maintain accurate system documentation throughout project lifecycle.
• Work cross-functionally with project managers, project assistants, document control, and procurement to ensure successful and compliant commercial execution.
• Create Projects and Bookings in Syteline, process manage and track change order entries to projects as needed, and upload and post labor hours to projects.
• Support audit activities, provide risk‑reduction recommendations, and ensure compliance with customer and corporate policies governing invoicing, taxes, foreign exchange, forecasting, and cost/revenue recognition.
• Further the goals and positive, professional image of the Substation Division through interaction with other MEPPI Divisions and vendors.
• Know MEPPI’s Quality and Environmental Policies. Be able to fully discuss the importance of these policies and how they impact work.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting, and minimum 5 years of experience in an Accounting or related environment, or equivalent education and experience.
• Developed knowledge of project accounting procedures and company-specific accounting system/procedures.
• Developed verbal and written communications skills to effectively communicate results with project and senior management groups.
• Developed knowledge of computer systems and reporting tools with emphasis on MSOffice products.

What’s in It for You:

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans with low employee premiums.
• Retirement Plans:
  • 401(k) match of up to 4%.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  • Earn vacation after just 90 days, plus enjoy 12 paid holidays annually.
• Access to professional development programs and educational assistance.
• On-site fitness center (Warrendale, PA), wellness program, profit sharing, and employee discounts.

Why MEPPI:

As a proud U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, MEPPI powers critical infrastructure and rail transportation solutions across North America. We value collaboration, innovation, and people—because we know that our greatest asset is our team. Join us and help shape a future where talent and technology thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

MEPPI is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair consideration for every candidate.

Notice to Agencies and Search Firms:

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Submissions without signed agreements become the property of MEPPI, and no fees will be paid.