Project Accountant - Sterling, VA

About the role

Geoquest USA, Inc. (formerly The Reinforced Earth Company) is recognized as the inventor and market leader of the MSE (Mechanically Stabilized Earth) retaining wall industry. The company provides the design and supply of materials for proprietary retaining wall systems and earth-related technologies to contractors and owners for use in civil engineering. As a sub-contractor and material supplier on DOT and privately owned projects, we handle all aspects of our jobs from sales and marketing to civil engineering/design, supply, and construction support.

The Project Accountant reports to the Controller and is responsible for all aspects of the project accounting system, keeping Regional Managers, Project Managers, Division Managers, and Senior Management informed of project status across assigned Divisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the project accounting system, including setup of projects, entering project budgets and Change Orders, and correcting posting errors
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of project costs
• Verify AP postings to projects for accuracy
• Process inventory transfers to projects
• Review and reconcile project entries with Project Managers
• Reconcile Production posted to the projects and process Precast Accruals
• Process Back charges and Write-offs
• Post expenses to Project Cost; generate sales and review for accuracy
• Troubleshoot and coordinate with Precast and Purchasing departments to correct data errors
• Maintain Project Manager “Action Item” report
• Close project accounting for month-end
• Generate month-end financial reports for Senior Management
• Generate revenue and cost accounting events
• Transfer revenue and cost to GL
• Reconcile sales tracking system to project accounting system
• Consolidate commentary for project budget variances

Requirements

• 2-3 years of related experience required
• Intermediate Accounting knowledge
• Knowledge of Project and Contract Accounting
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to analyze budget and cost variances
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Oracle experience a plus
• Strong analytical skills
• CPA or working towards CPA is an asset
• Proficient with MS Office, particularly Excel

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and printers. The employee will be familiar with and observe safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Benefits

• 11 days paid Vacation to start, increasing to 16 days at 5 years, and 21 days at 10 years
• 11 paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Medical, Dental (with Orthodontia for children up to age 26), and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Wellness Program with Incentives
• Free Parking