Project Accountant: Budgeting, Cost Control & Reporting

Geoquest USA; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Holidays

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental & Orthodontia

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending

Wellness Program

Free Parking

Job summary

Geoquest USA, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to manage all aspects of the project accounting system across multiple divisions. You will set up projects, enter budgets and Change Orders, and ensure accuracy of project costs.

This role requires 2–3 years of related experience, intermediate accounting knowledge, and familiarity with project and contract accounting. CPA or CPA candidate is a plus; proficiency in Excel and Oracle is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of related experience required.
• Intermediate Accounting knowledge.
• Knowledge of Project and Contract Accounting.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze budget and cost variances.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Oracle experience a plus.
• Strong analytical skills.
• CPA or working towards CPA is an asset.
• Proficient with MS Office, particularly with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the project accounting system; i.e. set up of projects, entering project budgets and Change Orders, correcting posting errors
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness projects costs
• Verify AP postings to projects for accuracy
• Process inventory transfers to projects
• Review and reconciles project entries with Project Managers
• Reconcile Production posted to the projects and process Precast Accruals
• Process Back charges and Write-offs
• Post expenses to Project Cost; generate sales and review for accuracy
• Troubleshoot and coordinate with Precast and Purchasing departments to correct data errors
• Maintain Project Manager “Action Item” report
• Close project accounting for month end
• Generate Month end financial reports for Senior Management
• Generate revenue and cost accounting event
• Transfer revenue and cost to GL
• Reconciling sales tracking system to project accounting system.
• Consolidate commentary for project budget variances

Skills

Project accounting

Budget analysis

Excel

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Budget variance analysis

Oracle experience

CPA (asset)

Education

CPA candidate or CPA

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Geoquest USA, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to manage all aspects of the project accounting system across multiple divisions. You will set up projects, enter budgets and Change Orders, and ensure accuracy of project costs.

This role requires 2–3 years of related experience, intermediate accounting knowledge, and familiarity with project and contract accounting. CPA or CPA candidate is a plus; proficiency in Excel and Oracle is preferred.