Staff Accountant

Paradigm Power Delivery, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Wellness programs

Gym reimbursement

401k/IRA

Life insurance

PTO

Family leave

STD/LTD

Training & development

Employee assistance program

FSAs

Parental leave

Job summary

Paradigm Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage daily financial activities and support project accounting functions.

This role reports to the VP of Finance, Renewables, and offers growth into a managerial track within a high-growth power delivery environment. You will handle revenue recognition analysis, project setup, cost forecasting, and monthly reporting while collaborating with project controls, accounting shared services, and field teams to ensure accurate, timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 1–2 years of accounting or financial reporting experience.
• US GAAP knowledge and regulatory awareness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Deltek CostPoint, Power BI, Power Query and InEight preferred.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to interact with executives, engineers and field teams.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the Project Accounting function.
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare adhoc financial analysis, as requested.
• Assist Management and the Strategic Operations team in developing the 5-year financial plan and quarterly forecast updates.
• Work with team to establish accounting best practices and process improvements.
• Work closely with the Shared Services team to ensure that all transactions are recorded and all financial information is presented in accordance with US GAAP.
• Partner with the Project Controls and Project Management teams to analyze and report on project performance.
• Provide feedback to the Estimating team on financial assumptions used to develop estimates for project bids.
• Complete project financial checklists and project cash forecast for use in Management bid review meetings.
• Prepare analysis for vendor financial evaluations.
• Monitor compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act across multiple projects.

Skills

Accounting experience

US GAAP

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

Power BI

Power Query

InEight

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Paradigm Enterprises, Inc., a Babcock Power company, is a company whose mission is to build electrical substations and construct or repair electrical power lines while providing high quality, efficient service to our customers, and a safe, healthy work environment for our employees. We strive to give our customers the kind of service and quality product that we would want if we were that customer. Likewise, we want our employees to have the kind of job that we ourselves would appreciate. In a word, that’s our paradigm.

This is your opportunity to join a high growth industry company where you will partner with our elite industry leaders to drive results and build out a successful power delivery business. This could be your career-defining move.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the daily financial management and financial reporting of Paradigm Enterprises Inc. This role will work closely with the project controls, accounting shared services and other operational functions to ensure financial information is provided accurately and timely to various stakeholders across the organization. Paradigm is looking for a strong candidate to help build out the accounting function with potential for growth into a Manager role. The Staff Accountant reports to the VP of Finance, Renewables.

Essential Functions

Support all aspects of the Project Accounting function:

• Revenue Recognition Analysis
• Project Set Up
• Project Code Management
• Weekly Progress Reporting
• Weekly Project Cost Forecasting
• Progress Billings and Collections
• Project Cash Flows
• Analyze and report on financial results, including preparation of the monthly reporting package, monthly segment review presentation and monthly management discussion and analysis.

• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare adhoc financial analysis, as requested.
• Assist Management and the Strategic Operations team in developing the 5-year financial plan and quarterly forecast updates.
• Work with team to establish accounting best practices and process improvements.
• Work closely with the Shared Services team to ensure that all transactions are recorded and all financial information is presented in accordance with US GAAP.
• Partner with the Project Controls and Project Management teams to analyze and report on project performance.
• Provide feedback to the Estimating team on financial assumptions used to develop estimates for project bids.
• Complete project financial checklists and project cash forecast for use in Management bid review meetings.
• Prepare analysis for vendor financial evaluations.
• Monitor compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act across multiple projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA preferred but not required.
• 1-2 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting or public accounting. Project and percent complete accounting preferred but not required.
• Technical knowledge of US GAAP, accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Deltek CostPoint, PowerBI, Power Query and InEight or equivalent systems preferred but not required.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to connect with executives, engineers and field teams.
• Good time management skills.
• Critical thinker and problem solver.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Wellness Programs and Awards
• Gym Reimbursement and Weight Loss Benefit
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Parental Leave