[Remote] Project Accountant - REMOTE
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Michael Baker International is currently seeking a Project Accountant to provide full life-cycle project support to our Project Managers. This remote position involves project analysis, financial monitoring, and assisting with various requests to ensure project performance and compliance with contract terms.
Responsibilities
- Perform data analytics at a project level to monitor project performance and provide high level comments regarding the financial status of projects
- Utilizing these analytics, identify potential project performance issues and notify Regional Project Accounting Manager
- Coordinate completion of project setups with the Project Manager to ensure that the project is in accordance with the terms of the contract and MBI Approval Authority Policy
- Responsible for reviewing the contract and understanding the contract terms regarding project type, scope of work and invoicing terms
- Responsible for monitoring and addressing project maintenance within Oracle and budget/funding updates as needed
- Responsible for monthly reporting to the Regional Project Accounting Manager including detailed comments on project status that meet exception reporting and projects marked as significant for unbilled and unearned revenue
- Actively participate in project performance reviews and provide financial commentary on projects where applicable
- Provide support and assist with requests from the Project Managers and/or Department Managers
- These requests may include financial information for proposals, price estimates throughout the life cycle of the project, annual budget process support, audit requests (external and/or client) or special projects as requested by the Business Management Team
- Monitoring outstanding receivables and supporting project managers with collections
- Coordinate with the Project Manager to identify any invoicing issues and assist the Project Manager with developing a corrective action plan to rectify any conditions which are hindering timely payment
- Work with the Project Managers to ensure project revenue is recognized in accordance with company policies
Skills
- 0-3 years of experience within accounting, finance, or similar role
- Effective oral and written communication skills including strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with Project Managers and Department Managers
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting or Finance
- Experience with Oracle Project Accounting Modules-Beginner Level (or equivalent ERP system)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
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