Strategic Project Controls & Finance Coordinator

Pike Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Grid Solutions is seeking a Project Controls Coordinator to oversee all aspects of project accounting and data entry. The role will coordinate workflows with project controllers and billers, collaborating with finance and operations to improve accuracy and timeliness of data processing.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field (or equivalent 5 years), and 3–5 years in project controls.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience (5 years).
• Preferred Master's degree in Business or Data Analytics.
• 3–5 years experience in project controls, project management, accounting.
• Two weeks of on‑the‑job training.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial documents and reports.
• Strong mathematical, reasoning and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; strong data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, document and analyze project accounting processes.
• Maintain and oversee the standard cost system for Pike Engineering.
• Supervise monthly project accounting reports and month-end closing.
• Analyze cost data and estimate financial performance; revenue recognition.
• Maintain knowledge of overall project budget and financial status.
• Conduct monthly reviews with project managers to evaluate performance.
• Collaborate with contract administration to set up projects.
• Monitor coding of timesheets, purchase orders and vendor invoicing.
• Facilitate weekly/monthly/invoice generation; prepare journal entries and accruals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Master's degree in Business or Data Analytics

Tools

GP (Great Plains)

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

United Grid Solutions is seeking a Project Controls Coordinator to oversee all aspects of project accounting and data entry. The role will coordinate workflows with project controllers and billers, collaborating with finance and operations to improve accuracy and timeliness of data processing.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field (or equivalent 5 years), and 3–5 years in project controls.