Project Cost Analyst

Pike Engineering; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Controls Coordinator to be responsible for project accounting at United Grid Solutions. This role involves creating and analyzing accounting processes, overseeing a standard cost system, and conducting monthly project performance reviews. Candidates should have a high school degree or GED and a Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience with 3-5 years in project controls or project management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, with strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Required 3-5 years experience in project controls, project management, or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Create, document and analyze project accounting processes.
• Maintain and oversee the Company’s standard cost system.
• Supervise monthly project accounting reporting.
• Analyze cost data and estimate financial performance.
• Conduct monthly reviews with project managers.

Skills

Proficient use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Proficient data entry skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience with GP

Experience with Oracle

Education

High school degree or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience

Master’s Degree in Business or Data Analytics

Job description

The Project Controls Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of project accounting, maintaining all aspects of project data entry and its associated control environment for United Grid Solutions (a Pike Company). He or she will manage and coordinate the processes and workflow with project controllers and billers, work closely with finance and operations to enhance project data entry accuracy and processing timeliness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, document and analyze project accounting processes
• Maintain, revise and oversee the Company’s standard cost system for United Grid Solutions
• Supervise monthly project accounting exception reporting and month end closing activities for GP
• Analyze cost data, estimate financial performance of the project and provide revenue recognition
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of overall project budget and financial status
• Conduct monthly review process with project managers to evaluate project performance
• Work with contract administration to prepare project accounting set-up
• Monitor the coding of timesheets, purchase orders, and vendor invoicing
• Facilitate weekly/monthly/milestone invoice generation
• Journal entry prep and standard accruals
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates daily Project Controls, Cost Scheduler, and Billers work

Education

• Required High school degree or GED.
• Required A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or University in Business or experience equivalent to 5 years.
• Preferred Master’s Degree in Business or Data Analytics

Experience

• 3-5 Year(s) Experience in project controls, project management, accounting

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Proficient use of Microsoft Office, specially Excel, high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, proficient data entry skills, strong interpersonal skills, experience with GP, experience with Oracle (preferred)

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

United Grid Solutions is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

United Grid Solutions is a Non-Union Company