Project Accountant: Budget & Forecasting Specialist

Stadler Rail AG; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler Rail AG invites a Project Accountant to support its North America Signaling Division projects from Salt Lake City, Utah, ensuring accurate tracking of costs, revenues and forecasts. You will collaborate with project managers to monitor financial performance and maintain compliance with internal policies and GAAP.

Key duties include preparing CTC estimates, variance analysis and reporting, forecasting cash flow, managing accounts receivable, and supporting budgeting and contract financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Auditing, Economics or related field.
• 3+ years experience in project accounting in manufacturing/engineering/consulting.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting principles including job cost, revenue recognition, and GAAP.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Deltek, or ERP systems) and advanced Excel skills for modeling and analysis.
• Experience with cost-to-complete calculations, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to identify issues, analyze complex data, and develop effective solutions that drive business performance.
• High personal standards for quality, accuracy, and timeliness, consistently meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update Cost to Complete (CTC) estimates and analyze remaining costs against budgets.
• Conduct regular project financial analysis including variance investigations, job cost reporting, and profitability assessments.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models to predict project financial outcomes, cash flow, and potential risks.
• Prepare and complete internal financial reports related to project performance, including monthly/quarterly summaries and ad-hoc requests.
• Manage accounts receivable for the project including invoicing clients, tracking payments, processing progress billings, and following up on overdue amounts.
• Monitor project expenses, inform Project Manager(s) about spending habits, and ensure accurate allocation of costs.
• Supervise projects in the financial processes including reconciliations and monthly revenue recognition.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and stakeholders to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Perform other project-specific accounting tasks such as budgeting support, contract review for financial terms, compliance checks, as well as contract bonding and specific insurance topics.

Skills

Project accounting

GAAP knowledge

Excel modeling

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Auditing

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Deltek

ERP systems

Job description

Stadler Rail AG invites a Project Accountant to support its North America Signaling Division projects from Salt Lake City, Utah, ensuring accurate tracking of costs, revenues and forecasts. You will collaborate with project managers to monitor financial performance and maintain compliance with internal policies and GAAP.

Key duties include preparing CTC estimates, variance analysis and reporting, forecasting cash flow, managing accounts receivable, and supporting budgeting and contract financial