Strategic Project Controls Accountant (On-Site)

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

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.