Project Accountant

FMH Conveyors, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, designs and manufactures products and services for truck loading and unloading applications. The NestaFlex and BestFlex brands lead the market in flexible gravity and powered conveyors, while MaxxReach and BestReach are the premier brands in telescopic and rigid conveyor systems. Known worldwide for their durability and reliability, FMH Conveyors products are engineered to support material handling applications for distribution centers, e-commerce, parcel post, retail stores, and a variety of manufacturers to help maximize productivity and increase efficiency. 

As a Duravant Family Company, FMH Conveyors participates in global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our communities. In addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction, with opportunities for personal and professional growth, FMH Conveyors offers an excellent total rewards package that includes:

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation
• Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security
• Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
• Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off
• Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results
• Core Values: Our values Do What's Right, Champion Customer Success, Work Together, Win Together, Respond Fast, Deliver Faster, and Ignite What's Next. 
• Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees, and their successes
• Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

POSITION SUMMARY:

FMH Conveyors is searching for a Project Accountant to join our Finance team.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties as assigned.

• Create and maintain project accounts, contracts, and change orders. 
• Track and report project costs (labor, materials, overhead).
• Prepare monthly project financial statements, forecasts, and variance reports.
• Perform project reconciliations for Revenue, Cost, and Billing.
• Prepare POC Journal Entries.
• Prepare and review various month end metrics reports as requested.
• Follow department operating practices and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and internal accounting policies.
• Act as a liaison between the finance group and other departments within the operating company and within the organization.
• Perform month-end closing procedure including accruals and adjusting journal entries.
• Assist with preparing various schedules and tasks for audits.
• Review daily inquiries and ensure inquiries are being resolved timely.
• Participate in additional special projects, duties and responsibilities as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 2-4 years' experience as a Staff Accountant, Cost Accountant, Project Accountant, or Senior Staff Accountant, or equivalent experience in another accounting role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a contributing member of an energetic team.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft software products (particularly Excel)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A willing attitude to get involved within the business.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player attitude.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
• Experience with project or POC accounting a major plus
• Experience with Adaptative Works a plus
• Experience with EPICOR ERP is a plus
• Strong desire to grow and advance your Finance career

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required stand, walk, bend, twist and reach with arms and hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The position is an office-based position that may require frequent trips into the manufacturing area where employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and may occasionally be exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but at times loud. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.