Project Accounting Specialist

Electric Power Systems, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Electric Power Systems, Inc. is seeking a skilled Project Accounting Specialist to join our Anchorage team. This role will develop a strong understanding of the financial lifecycle of projects, including setup, costs, accruals, ETC/WIP, billing, revenue, and financial reporting.

As proficiency grows, the role may take on greater responsibility for project financial analysis and month-end activities. The position involves Project Management and Accounting support, using NetSuite, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting software and financial record keeping.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project managers, engineers and staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) required.

Responsibilities

• Back up for Projects Clerk to create new projects in NetSuite.
• Review budgets and project cost data with Project Managers.
• Assist with monthly ETC reporting.
• Prepare monthly revenue accruals for small fixed-price contracts.
• Read contracts to determine budget and invoicing requirements.
• Produce project reports for PMs and Officers.
• Train PMs to view reports in NetSuite.
• Keep knowledge up to date.

Skills

Analytical skills

Deadline-driven

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Google Docs

Job description

Electric Power Systems, Inc. is a unique company offering a wide range of experience and capability of design, consultation and studies as well as project construction through our sister companies. We are currently seeking a skilled Project Accounting Specialist to join our Anchorage team. This position is designed to develop a strong understanding of the financial lifecycle of projects, including project setup, costs, accruals, Estimate to Complete (ETC) / Work In Progress (WIP), billing, revenue, and financial reporting. As proficiency grows, the role may take on greater responsibility for project financial analysis, forecasting, reconciliations, and month-end project accounting.

Responsibilities

Project Management Support

• Serve as the primary backup for the Projects Clerk to create new projects in Netsuite (the company’s financial software package), record change orders, update project information as needed, and close out inactive projects
• Reviewing budgets and project cost data with Project Managers
• Assist Project Managers and Accounting with monthly ETC reporting
• Prepare monthly small firm fixed price contract project revenue accruals
• Reading and interpreting contracts for contract budget and invoicing requirements
• Producing project-related documents and reports for Project Managers and Officers
• Train Project Managers on how to view reports within Netsuite
• Constantly update job knowledge

Accounting Support

• Data entry into accounting software
• Customer Invoicing
• Support purchase order receiving and ensure transactions are accurately recorded within NetSuite
• Maintain and process fixed asset depreciation entries and related accounting records
• Assist with the monthly allocation and reconciliation of prepaid insurance and other prepaid expenses
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies in coordination with project managers, vendors, and accounting team members
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation and follow established accounting procedures and internal controls
• Assist with additional project accounting, reporting, and general accounting activities as assigned

Requirements

• Experience with accounting software, financial record keeping, databases, and other business related areas that require stringent deadlines, accuracy and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with accounting personnel, project managers, engineers and other departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet and manage deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word and Excel is a must (Google Docs included)
• Solid communication skills both written and verbal, must be able work remotely with Project Managers and other staff
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise
• Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work under pressure
• Compensation is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and industry expertise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Additional Information

• Electric Power Systems, Inc. is a smoke free and drug free company.
• Hiring is contingent on passing a background check and pre-employment drug screening
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Equal Opportunity Statement

Electric Power Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Aff…