Project Cost Analyst

IES Communications; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IES is seeking a Project Cost Analyst to support project teams with timely, accurate and meaningful financial information. The role covers financial project management, project accounting, forecasting, and internal controls development to ensure compliance with accounting standards and company practices.

The PCA will review budgets, analyze variances, assist cash flow, and participate in cost review meetings, aiming to maintain profitability across projects while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA/CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting and finance experience on large projects $2M+.
• Experience with general ledger and month-end/year-end close.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; multi-tasking ability.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project).
• Experience with creating financial statements.
• Experience with customer interface.
• Self-starter in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel within branch/regional territory.

Responsibilities

• Plans for, manages, monitors and maintains project profitability to achieve Company goals.
• Works with project accounting to ensure costs post correctly to the ledger.
• Manages all project cost accounting, inventory accounting and revenue recognition.
• Routinely participates in cost review meetings with project team.
• Coordinates and directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Coordinates and prepares the monthly/quarterly forecast reports.
• Researches technical accounting issues for compliance.
• Supports month-end and year-end close process.
• Ensures quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
• Collaborates with project personnel to prepare all required project reporting.
• Creates, develops and implements account process improvement(s).
• Handles other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Accounting & Finance

Project Costing

Microsoft Office

Budgeting & Forecasting

GAAP/Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Cost Analyst will support project teams with timely, accurate and meaningful financial information. The Project Cost Analyst undertakes all aspects of financial project management, project accounting, financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. The Project Cost Analyst will review project budget and cost for accuracy, analyze budget variances and potential fee changes and assist in positive cash flow while meeting accounting standards and company best practices.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• The PCA plans for, manages, monitors and maintains project profitability to achieve Company goals.
• The PCA works with project accounting to ensure costs are posted to the ledger correctly
• The PCA manages all project cost accounting, inventory accounting and revenue recognition
• The PCA routinely participates in cost review meetings with project team.
• The PCA coordinates and directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• The PCA coordinates and prepares the monthly/quarterly forecast reports
• The PCA researches technical accounting issues for compliance
• The PCA supports month-end and year-end close process
• The PCA insures quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• The PCA collaborates with project personnel to prepare all required project reporting.
• The PCA creates, develops and implements account process improvement(s).
• The PCA handles other responsibilities as assigned.

MinUSD $66,000.00/Yr.

MaxUSD $85,000.00/Yr.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• The Project Cost Analyst must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• The Project Cost Analyst must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• The Project Cost Analyst must have proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• The Project Cost Analyst must able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• The Project Cost Analyst must have the ability to learn Company and customer project management systems.

Education, Certification, License, And Skill Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. Advanced degree in Accounting, CPA or CMA preferred
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills; willingness to accept responsibility for projects/processes and ability to work with limited direct supervision, highly-motivated, resourceful
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Must have prior working experience as a project cost analyst
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere
• Must have experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company.
• Must have 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience on large projects $2M+
• Must have experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close processes
• Must have experience with creating financial statements
• Must be an advanced user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
• Must have excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Prefer project management experience related to ordering materials, P6 Scheduling and Critical Path Methodology
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.

Minimum Years Of Experience

6+

License Required

No

Minimum Education

High School

Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2023 fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, IES produced over $2.3 billion in revenue and employed over 8,400 employees at over 129 domestic locations across the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

EEO & Affimative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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Right to Work

English

Spanish

Workplace Type

Onsite