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Robert Half Entry Level -Staff Accountant in York, Pennsylvania
Description
My client is looking to add a Project accountant to their team. They are willing to train position on the duties required. This position will support the Company and the Accounting-Tax-Finance team. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Administer all aspects of the project contract life cycle from a job costing perspective, including setup, maintenance, GMP reconciliation and close-out.
• Compile, account for and analyze project cost data related to payroll, equipment, subcontracts, permanent materials and overhead.
• Ensure integrity of cost data, including proper cost entry, allocations and accruals.
• Assist in the verification and reconciliation of construction quantities.
• Track and maintain proper project cost budgets including owner and subcontract change orders.
• Prepare and enter cost accounting journal entries including revenue recognition and other entries related to the monthly general ledger closing process.
• Assist project managers in generating and analyzing project cost-to-complete analyses, revenue projections and financial forecasts, including revenue, gross profit and cash flow.
• Communicate frequently with project team personnel and business unit management regarding the financial status of construction projects including budget variance analysis on project costs and revenue.
• Assist project team to ensure timely, accurate billings to project owner.
• Maintain awareness of outstanding project accounts receivable and accounts payable and follow-up with project team on collection/payment efforts.
• Assist in preparation and delivery of timely and accurate internal and joint venture billings.
• Maintain awareness of purchasing best practices and procedures, including tracking subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Assist project team in other ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as necessary.
• Review, reconcile and post inventory transactions and conduct annual physical inventory counts.
Requirements
• Proficiency in Account Coding iis a plus
• Familiarity with Accounting Software Systems is nice to have
• Ability to perform Account Analysis efficiently
• Experience with Accounting Entries is a plus
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting is required.
• Understanding of Job Cost is preferred but will teach
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