Project Controls Accountant

Fortis Industries, Inc. DBA - LTS, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Federal in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Project Controls Accountant to support the Street Legal Corporate Office. The role is 100% on-site and reports to the Corporate Director of Finance and Administration.

Responsibilities include project setup in Costpoint, developing baselines and budgets, monitoring actuals, forecasting, and month-end close support. A 5+ year background in government project accounting and a Bachelor's in accounting or business are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business related field preferred.
• 5+ years' experience providing project accounting support for government contracts.
• Proactive, able to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Costpoint, Excel, Cognos preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs Project Setup in Costpoint (including new awards, modifications).
• Develops project cost Baselines and budgets.
• Monitors project actuals and resolves issues.
• Monitors outstanding project commitments (e.g., travel, subcontracts).
• Develops monthly project financial forecasts/EACs and conducts variance analysis.
• Monitors the project's burn rate against funding remaining.
• Initiates and routes at risk forms for projects that are required to perform at risk.
• Analyze project reports to identify and resolve issues.
• Performs monthly unbilled analysis.
• Communicates project status and findings to Project and Operations Management monthly at a minimum.
• Assist accounting with Month End Close – providing project financial data and resolving questions.
• Identifying and analyzing project risk.
• Track, review, and approve contract required uplift (COLA, Danger Pay, etc.).
• Development and execution of internal and external project reviews.
• Assist in Contract Closeouts.
• Other Duties, as assigned

Skills

Project accounting

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

MS Excel

Cognos

MS SharePoint

Job description

Project Controls Accountant

The Project Controls Accountant provides support to the Street Legal Corporate Office and reports to the Corporate Director of Finance and Administration. This position is 100% on-site.

Street Legal is currently seeking a Project Controls Accountant to join our Corporate Office in Oak Ridge, TN.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs Project Setup in Costpoint (including new awards, modifications, etc.)


• Develops project cost/schedule baselines and budgets


• Monitors project actuals and resolves issues


• Monitors outstanding project commitments (e.g., travel, subcontracts)


• Develops monthly project financial forecasts/EACs and conducts variance analysis


• Monitors the project's burn rate against funding remaining


• Initiates and routes at risk forms for projects that are required to perform at risk


• Analyze project reports to identify and resolve issues


• Performs monthly unbilled analysis


• Communicates project status and findings to Project and Operations Management monthly at a minimum


• Assist accounting with Month End Close – providing project financial data and resolving questions


• Identifying and analyzing project risk


• Track, review, and approve contract required uplift (COLA, Danger Pay, etc.).


• Development and execution of internal and external project reviews


• Assist in Contract Closeouts


• Other Duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business related field preferred


• 5+ years' experience providing project accounting support for services contracts for government customers


• Ability to work independently, self-motivated, proactive


• Track record of delivering well-organized and accurate work


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Proven ability to work well with accounting, contracts, and project personnel to accomplish tasks


• Deltek Costpoint Project Module Proficiency


• MS Excel Proficiency (VLOOKUP / SUMIF formulas, pivot tables, etc.)


• Cognos experience preferred


• Strong skills in MS Suite of products


• Experience using MS SharePoint team sites


• Must be able to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.


• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and view information displayed on a computer screen.


• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist and grip items while working at assigned desk area.


• Must be able to get along well with all levels of the organization and excel in a team-oriented environment.


• Willing and able to work odd or irregular hours.


• Demonstrated efficiency in English, spelling, punctuation, and writing skills.


• Ability to comply with all other requirements as specified within the management level PCI Federal's Personnel Policies and Procedures.


• May be required to undergo a standard background check along with verification of education requirements.


• Due to the nature of government contract requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

Pay Rate:

$70,000 - $90,000 per year

PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal-opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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