Project Accountant

Job Summary

The project accountant will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of individual projects, tracking and reporting the financial health of them by analyzing and monitoring actual costs, project budgets and project tasks ensuring that all the costs are allocated accurately and that all additional expenses and overheads are accounted for, but also ensuring the revenue is timely and accurately processed based on accounting principles. 

This position will work closely with the project management team to provide real-time financial reports and key performance indicators, insights into the profitability of future projects and helping identify potential risks or areas of improvement.

Responsabilities:

• Supporting the preparation of financial reports by executing accurate and timely completion of accounting activities in compliance with internal guidelines and procedures and external regulatory requirements.
• Creation, maintenance and closure of projects, agreements, and financial plans.
• Project Invoicing and revenue recognition processing. 
• Balance sheet reconciliation for Inventory, Work in process, unbilled and deferred revenue, conducting investigations and reconciliations of accounts as necessary for any discrepancies.
• Cost controlling of daily transactions impacting projects.
• Perform month end close activities related to accruals, prepaid true ups, amortizations, supplemental accounts integrity and monthly preparation of schedules.
• Uncovering industry best practices in project administration an or project planning controls. 
• Participating in project administration and project planning controls improvements. 
• Contributing directly to project planning, budgeting, and overall strategy.
• Providing operational support such as liaising with stakeholders, tracking timelines, etc.
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining project documentation and reports.
• Coordinate activities with support teams including Corporate Accounting, IT, HR, Contracts, and Supply Chain Management

Requirements:

• A 4-year degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• English language.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Specific Cost Accounting and revenue recognition principles.
• Knowledge of mainframe software and capabilities.
• Very proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office, and financial software applications.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Confidence in challenging the status quo; always on the lookout for continuous improvement opportunities.
• The ability to go fast; the desire to help others go faster.
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills.