Project Accountant

Time and Alarm Systems; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions seeks a Project Accountant to join its growth-focused team in California. The role emphasizes job costing and PoC accounting within the ERP environment.

You will set up projects, process estimates, and close out work while supporting WIP analysis and monthly charges on active projects in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Up to two years of job costing and/or percentage of completion accounting experience.
• Teamwork-oriented.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to follow through independently.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to make routine judgments and decisions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with accounting software (MS Dynamics preferred or Sage 300 Construction & Real Estate).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including ability to construct formulas with accurate syntax, using advanced functions, and pivot tables.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, or finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review booking documents and set up new projects, change orders, and service agreements accurately and on time in the ERP system.
• Process changes in estimates for active projects accurately and on time in the ERP system.
• Close out projects in ERP system upon completion.
• Assist with preparation and review of WIP analysis after each payroll cycle.
• Review and validate monthly charges to active projects and resolve discrepancies.
• Enter time charged to jobs from weekly timesheets.
• Complete special department projects as directed.
• Adhere to all company policies and protocols.
• Assist in month end close; other special projects as needed.

Skills

Job costing

PoC accounting

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Deadlines

Decision making

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, or finance

Tools

MS Dynamics

Sage 300 Construction & Real Estate

Microsoft Excel

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions seeks a Project Accountant to join its fun and rapidly growing team. If you have exposure to job costing or Percentage of Completion (PoC) accounting, enjoy working in a fast-paced setting and are looking for an opportunity that provides growth -- this could be the role for you!

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Review booking documents and set up new projects, change orders, and service agreements accurately and on time in the ERP system.
• Process changes in estimates for active projects accurately and on time in the ERP system.
• Close out projects in ERP system upon completion.
• Assist with preparation and review of WIP analysis after each payroll cycle.
• Review and validate monthly charges to active projects and resolve discrepancies.
• Enter time charged to jobs from weekly timesheets.
• Complete special department projects as directed.
• Adhere to all company policies and protocols.
• Assist in month end close; other special projects as needed.

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

• Up to two years of job costing and/or percentage of completion accounting experience.
• Teamwork-oriented.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to follow through independently.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to make routine judgments and decisions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with accounting software (MS Dynamics preferred or Sage 300 Construction & Real Estate).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including ability to construct formulas with accurate syntax, using advanced functions, and pivot tables.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, or finance preferred.

WHAT WE'RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• $33.00-$38.00 per hour DOE

Thank you for considering a career with Sciens Building Solutions! We’re excited about your interest in joining our team and look forward to learning more about you.

“Sciens” is Latin for “knowledgeable and skilled.” We take that definition to heart by using our collective experience to do meaningful work in the world—protect people and property through sophisticated life safety, security, communication and electrical systems.