Project Accountant

Company: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Location: Severn
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

• Maintains project setup and project close in appropriate manner to ensure completeness and accuracy of project's evidence.

• Prepares client invoices in accordance with the contract terms.

• Provides month-end reporting on project performance including gross margin variances and all other financial aspects, prepares specialized reports and accounting data analysis.

• Prepares various journal entries such as: revenue adjustments, cost accruals, provision for loss.

• Supports inventory for 4 divisions by tracking the sales and costs.

• Provides monthly support to Accounting to reconcile inventory costs on the balance sheet.

• Works with Sector Business manager on audits relating to inventory.

• Works with Project Managers to develop and validate EAC's on a monthly basis.

• Monitors project balances on Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Unbilled and Unearned items, DSO.

• Follows company policies, procedures and US GAAP, statutory requirements and SOX controls.

• Effectively communicates with the project team during the entire life cycle of the project and provides continuous support and guidance.

• Liaises with other departments, clients and outside vendors to resolve cross-functional matters.

• Ensures that all deadlines are met.

• Participates in internal and external audits.

• Interprets accounting data, analyzes reports and recommends action to be taken.

• Proposes process and system improvements.

• Provides work guidance and support to co-workers, shares broad accounting knowledge on complex assignments, projects or tasks.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related disciplines and at least 3 years of experience in various financial control functions, or a Master's degree and at least 2 years' experience in various financial control functions.

• Experience with ERP systems.

• Highly proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel.

• Advanced analytical skills, accuracy and focus on details.

• Tracking budget vs. actuals expenses.

• Good time and tasks management skills.

• Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience with the use of PeopleSoft is a plus.

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