Project Coordinator, Controls

ZipRecruiter; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company seeks a motivated Project Controls Coordinator for a remote position focusing on financial tracking and cost control. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience with purchase order systems. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and assisting project teams. This role is a 6-month contract requiring strong analytical skills and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with purchase order system or related experience, preferably in telecommunications or technology.
• Intermediate knowledge of software in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project Management databases.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting system’s purchase order module and assist with budget tracking.
• Monitor data input to accounting software and troubleshoot issues.
• Provide financial guidance to business unit managers.

Skills

Financial tracking

Cost control

Reporting

Problem-solving

Customer service skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Project Controls Coordinator who will be responsible for supporting telecommunication projects. A Coordinator will ensure accuracy through effective financial tracking, cost control, reporting and overseeing the division’s accounting system finance tracker purchase order module. This role will be a 6 month contract role and will need to be remote locally in the Pacific Western US region.

Overview

Project Controls Coordinator supporting telecommunication projects with focus on financial tracking, cost control, reporting, and PO module management within the accounting system.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting system’s purchase order module, assist with budget tracking and cross collaborate with Accounting.
• Monitor and oversee data input to accounting software.
• Troubleshoot accounting software issues at the operations level.
• Provide financial guidance and support to business unit managers.
• Review purchase orders for project managers.
• Design project set-up and review project modifications into accounting system.
• Lead with billable projects as required.
• Interact and assist project team members, supervisor, project managers, clients and vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with purchase order system or related experience; preferably in the telecommunications or technology industry.
• Intermediate level knowledge with Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project Management databases.
• Ability to make sound, independent judgments within established policies and procedures.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Customer service skills and/or strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent proof-reading skills.
• Ability to collaborate and participate and work in a team environment.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; constant interaction with people.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over a telephone.
• Vision requirements include read printed materials and computer screen.

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