Project Accountant - $55 - $70K
Lenexa, KS 66219
Job Description
Project Accountant
$55K - $70K
Lenexa, KS
Interviewing over the next two weeks
Our client has engaged Bell & Associates to help them find their next Project Accountant. This role will require working with all areas of reporting to assess cost, profitability and performance. This is a newly created role due to the growth of the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create and maintain contract job information in the accounting system
Weekly reporting on contract profitability and performance to forecast - reviewing job cost activity including payroll, AP expenses and revenue for reasonableness and accuracy
Effectively communicate with Project Managers and operation team regarding recorded revenue and expenses
Conduct multiple site inventory reconciliations and evaluations
Investigate variances and submit variance reports to management
Confer with receivable and billing staff regarding unpaid/ unbilled contract receivables
Respond to requests from internal and external customers
Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required
Perform monthly close related accrual calculations and journal entries
Prepare special project analyses and additional assignments as requested
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor s degree in accounting or business with knowledge of job cost based accounting
Must have excellent communication and writing skills
Intermediate to advanced computer literacy, with heavy experience working in, creating and developing spreadsheets
Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through completion
Strong analytical skills, reporting problems as identified
Service orientation, flexible to work in an ever evolving work environment
Work organized and accurately to meet high pressure deadlines
Bell & Associates, Inc. was recently recognized by Forbes list of Best Professional Recruiting Firms in America - https://www.forbes.com/best-professional-recruiting-firms/list/3/#tab:overall
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Bell & Associates, Inc. is a recognized Executive Recruiting & Staffing leader based in Kansas City. We focus and specialize in the following practice areas - Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Executive Leadership, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Manufacturing/Operations Management. We provide top talent to our clients on a Direct Hire, Contract, and Contract-to-Hire basis.