Description:
Job Title: Lead, Project Accounting

Job Location: Grand Rapids, MI or Phoenix, AZ

Job Code: IMS20222801-76064

Performs a variety of Project and Cost accounting, including but not limited to project setup and cost validations; Project revenue type assessment, recognition and accruals; month-end-close activities; account reconciliations and EAC analysis; participation in the quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audits and internal audits; other related

• Review program/project related docmentaton for revenue recognition assessment (prepare Contract Review Worksheet (CRW) where required)
• Set up adequate cost objectives in ERP (Programs, Projects, WBSs, WOs)
• Support project rate(s) development - for Labor & Burden costing and over/under-absorption management
• Conduct Cost accounting activities
• Support BOE (Basis of Estimate) preparation for Non-Recurring Engineering projects
• Set up, maintain, and prepare EACs (Estimate-at-Completion) reports, for month-end activities and corporate deliverables
• Calculate revenue (actuals and forecasts) based on established Revenue Recognition methods, aligned with current accounting standards
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year end Journal Entries, financial reconciliations and cross-functional reports to maintain the integrity of the project & cost accounting
• Support reporting the Financial Data (e.g. EAC, EVMS, IbyD (Indirect by Direct), Labor utilization reporting), and coordination with PP&C/PMO (Program Management Office), for weekly / Monthly Program Reviews
• Maintain records in compliance with SOX requirements & satisfactory for statutory audits
• Special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related study.
• 9 years of accounting/finance experience
• 3 years of revenue recognition and project accounting experience
• Experience in engineering project and/or job cost accounting
• Ability to prepare forecasts and analyze trends and performance
• Advanced Excel skills, to include pivot tables and complex formulas
• Proficient with MS Office suite (PowerPoint, Word)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in large corporation
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering industry
• SAP or another common ERP platform
• Experience with CRM, Planisware and workflows is a plus
• Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail