Project Accountant

Potelco Inc; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 88,828,000 - 106,020,000; Full time

Job summary

InfraSource in Sumner, WA is seeking a Project Accountant to join our headquarters team. The role involves claiming revenue, creating invoices, and tracking project profitability, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.

The hourly pay rate for this role is $31.00-$37.00/hour based on experience. Responsibilities include setting up projects in the accounting system, recording revenue, generating invoices, performing reconciliations, and presenting financial results to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience with a minimum of 3 years related experience.
• Firm understanding of U.S. GAAP revenue recognition.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Previous work experience within an integrated accounting software system.

Responsibilities

• Set up projects in accounting system in accordance with contractual terms and load initial working budgets, monitor project performance, and post change orders.
• Record and track revenue for various divisions and projects in accordance with GAAP revenue recognition standards.
• Create wide range of invoices/billings (from standard to complex).
• Ensure reconciliations and supporting schedules are completed timely and in accordance with customer and internal requirements.
• Analyze and present weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual financial results to management team and support operations.
• Generate actionable insights from technical and financial data, and identify ways to improve financial efficiency.
• Evaluate processes for accounting and internal control systems, and ensure all control requirements are met.
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and procedures to support the company’s goals/objectives.
• Retrieve support documentation related to audit.
• Create journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Routine accounting functions.
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Excel

Job description

If you want to work with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your analytical and organizational skills, we have a role for you! InfraSource seeks a Project Accountant to join the team at our company headquarters in Sumner, WA.

The Project Accountant claims revenue and creates invoices according to accounting principles and contract terms. The revenue analyst tracks revenue over time and produces reports to show trends. The analyst breaks down revenue by individual project and determines profitability. The revenue analyst must have outstanding attention to detail to ensure that revenue is claimed and billed accurately.

The hourly pay rate for this role is $31.00-$37.00/hour based on experience.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities

• Set up projects in accounting system in accordance with contractual terms and load initial working budgets, monitor project performance, and post change orders
• Record and track revenue for various divisions and projects in accordance with GAAP revenue recognition standards
• Create wide range of invoices/billings (from standard to complex)
• Ensure reconciliations and supporting schedules are completed timely and in accordance with customer and internal requirements
• Analyze and present Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Annual financial results to management team and support operations in making informed decisions
• Generate actionable insights from technical and financial data, and identify ways to improve financial efficiency
• Evaluate processes for accounting and internal control systems, and ensure all control requirements are met
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and procedures to support the company’s goals/objectives
• Retrieve support documentation related to audit
• Create journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
• Routine accounting functions
• Other tasks as assigned

What You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience with a minimum of 3 years related experience.
• Firm understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Previous work experience within an integrated accounting software system.
• Must have the ability to balance multiple tasks while meeting required deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using JD Edwards.
• Experience in a utility, contract utility, or construction company.