Project Accountant

Essential Skills

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or other related discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in an accounting role for a manufacturing company with at least three (3) years of project accounting experience.
• Proficiency in the use of an ERP system.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of cost accounting principles and methodologies.
• Capable of thriving in a fast paced, demanding environment and effectively communicating with customers, vendors, and employees at all position levels.
• Must be able to quickly assess project status and take appropriate action to control expenditures, adhere to budgets, maintain a positive cash flow and achieve desired gross margins.
• Skilled in MS Office Suite.
• Well defined organizational and time management skills coupled with the ability to apply problem-solving skills with minimal guidance by management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure effective communication both internally and externally using all available methods of communication.
• Detail oriented individual with well-established analyzing skills.

Non-Essential Skills

• MBA, or equivalent advanced Degree.
• Experience working with MS AX or MS Dynamics 365 ERP system.
• Prior experience working for a government subcontractor and familiarity with FAR and DFAR accounting regulations and the Government WAWF system.
• Experience with MS Project.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Regularly required to sit, walk, bend and stand.
• Expected to effectively communicate in person, on phone, and via email and other electronic devices on a continual and repetitive basis.
• Will need to repeatedly use hands to finger, handle, feel and operate standard office equipment.
• Day-to-day responsibilities may require lifting, moving, carrying, and maneuvering materials up to 25 pounds alone; heavier with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.