The Project & Cost Accountant will be a key partner to the program manager and Sr. Cost Accountant. This is an onsite role and will be deeply involved in daily support of strategic programs. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter and team player who is focused on continuous improvement. You should possess extensive experience in accounting and the ability to provide project managers with accurate financial information. The focus is on ensuring consistent billing and preparing reliable financial reports.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partnering with program manager to provide cost accounting support to specific development programs
• Reviewing budgets, including staffing, work plans, and fee structures
• Preparing pre-billing reports for project managers to review
• Issuing invoices and tracking purchase orders, consultants, subcontractors, vendor, and supplier bills
• Providing project managers and clients with timely financial reports and budgets, as well as project forecasts
• Support the development of bill of materials and routings for new product development
• Ensure inventory is transacted timely and balance sheet accurately stated
• Support the consolidation and analysis of operation’s key performance indicators
• Assist the finance team in other areas of the accounting department as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment, operational and project cost accounting
• Experience working on high value, high technology projects and liaising with both project management and finance teams
• Exceptional ability to prepare project budgets, financial forecasts, and reports
• Extensive experience in project invoicing and billing
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; strong skills in Excel required
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics NAV preferred
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel including senior management and key customers
• Excellent organizational skills desired