Project Accountant - Mount Airy, NC

VetJobs; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs is seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial close process with a focus on revenue and cost accounting. The role requires strong transactional processing, reporting, and analytical abilities, with a team-oriented mindset and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

You will report to the Director of Project Accounting and work on site in Mount Airy, NC. Ideal candidates have a background in accounting, solid Excel skills, and a commitment to accuracy and customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• High School/GED.
• 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with MS Excel (Pivot, lookups, intermediate functions).
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills; customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cost rates.
• Perform weekly burden costing and allocations.
• Field operations' requests for financial adjustments and information.
• Field external audit requests.
• Book standard cost entries.
• Process revenue accruals.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Reconcile to general ledger accounts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

High School/GED

Tools

MS Excel (Pivot, lookups, intermediate functions)

Job description

Position Summary

The Project Accountant plays an active role in the financial close process, supporting both revenue and cost functions. Responsibilities include a mix of transactional processing, reporting, reconciliation, and review, with opportunities for financial analysis. The position will require a willingness to learn. It will also require the ability to succeed in a team environment, a propensity to meet strict deadlines, and a solid work ethic. Additionally, the ability to communicate effectively with various levels of the organization is necessary. The position would be a good fit for someone with strong processing experience looking to broaden their skill set and gain experience in analysis. You will report to the Director of Project Accounting working with the Project Accounting team. You will work on site in Mount Airy, NC.

Essential Functions

Project Accounting including:

• Maintain cost rates
• Perform weekly burden costing and allocations
• Field operations' requests for financial adjustments and information
• Field external audit requests

Participate In The Financial Close Process

• Book standard cost entries
• Process revenue accruals
• Prepare journal entries
• Reconcile to general ledger accounts

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Minimum 2 Years Of Relevant Work Experience

• Experience with MS Excel intermediate functions (Pivot, functions, lookups)
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills; customer service orientation

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

City

Mount Airy

State

North Carolina

Job_Category

Finance

Job Code

Accounting Accountant

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