Project Coordinator 2

Life Safety Systems Inc; Arbutus (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off plan

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Life Safety Systems Inc in Arbutus, Maryland, is searching for a Project Accountant to join its expanding team. This role involves managing job costing and completion accounting, processing project estimates, and closing projects effectively.

The ideal candidate will have experience with accounting software and strong Excel skills, possessing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including paid time off and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Up to two years of job costing and/or percentage of completion accounting experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Review booking documents and set up new projects in the ERP system.
• Process changes in estimates for active projects.
• Close out completed projects in ERP system.

Skills

Job costing experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, or finance

Tools

MS Dynamics

Sage 300 Construction & Real Estate

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions seeks a Project Accountant to join its fun and rapidly growing team. If you have exposure to job costing or Percentage of Completion (PoC) accounting, enjoy working in a fast-paced setting and are looking for an opportunity that provides growth -- this could be the role for you!

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Review booking documents and set up new projects, change orders, and service agreements accurately and on time in the ERP system.
• Process changes in estimates for active projects accurately and on time in the ERP system.
• Close out projects in ERP system upon completion.
• Assist with preparation and review of WIP analysis after each payroll cycle.
• Review and validate monthly charges to active projects and resolve discrepancies.
• Enter time charged to jobs from weekly timesheets.
• Complete special department projects as directed.
• Adhere to all company policies and protocols.
• Assist in month end close; other special projects as needed.

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

• Up to two years of job costing and/or percentage of completion accounting experience.
• Teamwork-oriented.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to follow through independently.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to make routine judgments and decisions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with accounting software (MS Dynamics preferred or Sage 300 Construction & Real Estate).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including ability to construct formulas with accurate syntax, using advanced functions, and pivot tables.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, or finance preferred.

WHAT WE'RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.