Project Accountant
RailWorks Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Farmingdale • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $98,000 - $125,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Responsible for analyzing project trends in performance and makes appropriate recommendations
- Will also be involved with the annual budget process and forecasting
- Works closely with the Project Managers in preparing and maintaining project budgets
- Prepares monthly forecast
- Responsible for preparing cash flow/revenue projections
- Prepares and analyzes operating and financial reports monthly
- Assists the Project Managers in preparing progress invoices, change order preparation, and sub-contractor management
- Reviews equipment internal billings to project
- Supports the Regional Controller in forecasting and business planning
- Provides ad hoc financial analysis and reports for management as requested
Requirements
- Minimum of Five (5) years’ construction experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, CPA an asset
- Working knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting for construction contracts preferred
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles
- Knowledge of federal, provincial, and local financial regulations
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
- Ability to perform with a high level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient working knowledge of financial and accounting software applications; experience with JDE preferred, v. 8.10 or later, preferred
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel skills.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees
- competitive pay
- medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- additional performance incentives
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
financial analysisbudgetingcost controlcash flow projectionsfinancial reportingpercentage-of-completion accountingforecastingdata analysisfinancial statements preparation
Soft skills
discretionprofessionalismintegritywritten communicationverbal communication
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in financeBachelor's degree in accountingCPA