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Senior Project Accountant

Senior Project Accountant

MethanexNederland, TX, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

Position Summary

Responsible for the maintenance and review of capital projects records, assisting in monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring projects meet contractual guidelines as well as being an integral part of the accounting team ensuring the timely and accurate submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Responsibilities

  • Create project accounts in the accounting system
  • Maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders
  • Review and record submitted invoices and documentation.
  • Work with finance team to maintain accurate Capital Expenditure Reporting
  • Review and approve supplier invoices related to a project.
  • Review and approve time sheets for work related to a project.
  • Review and approve overhead charges to be applied to a project.
  • Review account totals related to project assets and expenses.
  • Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management.
  • Confer with receivables staff regarding unpaid contract billings.
  • Report on project profitability to management
  • Review project finance reporting including but not limited to Budget Forecast and Cash Flow projects.
  • Report to management on any opportunities for additional billings
  • Report to management regarding the remaining funding available for projects
  • Assist in preparation of any required financial reports for presentation to leadership.
  • Investigate all project expenses not billed to customers.
  • Work as part of the accounting team to ensure the accuracy of all necessary financial reporting.
  • Compile information for internal and external auditors , as required.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and / or Training

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field required.
  • Five - seven years or more of related experience and / or training required.

    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Work well in team environment
  • Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Journal entries experience
  • Solid understanding of financial statement preparation
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Analytical, highly motivated and is willing to learn and grow with the Company.

    • Security Clearance Requirements

  • Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

    • Software

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook required
  • SAP preferred
  • RightAngle preferred
  • Hyperion HFM preferred
  • Good understanding of internal controls

    • Physical

  • Ability to sit for extended amounts of time required.
  • Ability to effectively communicate through various means required.

    • Work Schedule

  • Monday - Friday between 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm, working the 9 / 80 schedule.
  • May work additional hours and days, including weekends and holidays as required.

    • Travel

  • Travel not anticipated in this role, up to 10% may be required.
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