GSE Systems Looking for Project Accountant at Remote Full Time

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Company overview:
About gse solutions
We are visionaries, and the solutions we create now will be at the forefront of the power industryGse solutions leverages five decades of proven industry experience to provide unique and essential engineering and workforce solutions, services and products focused on performance optimization, regulatory compliance, simulation, training, and staffing for customers worldwideAs one of the largest independent companies serving the clean energy sector of nuclear power and adjacent industries, our solutions support the future of clean energy production and overall decarbonization initiatives of the power industryWww.gses.com
Summary:
Gse systems, incIs looking for an experienced project accountant to join our teamThis position will report directly to the revenue manager and be responsible for reviewing and maintaining company contracts/projectsThe role will work directly with the project managers to manage project budgets, forecasts, estimates and actualsA successful project accountant will demonstrate a strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills to support the project management teams, and access the ability to positively drive improvements in processes to ensure accurate cost visibility and project marginsThe ideal candidate will also ensure that all projects are set up correctly in quickbooks & oracle, change orders and revisions are accurately reflected in quickbooks & oracle, and the projects spreadsheets are accurately maintainedIn addition, the project accountant, with guidance from revenue manager, will be responsible for ensuring the appropriate revenue recognition methodology is followed, is in line with asc 606, and company standards.
Essential functions:

Under guidance from revenue manager, review contract documents (master agreements, purchase orders, etc.) to assess revenue recognition treatment in compliance with asc 606, and complete revenue checklist
Ensure accurate set up of new projects including maintenance of original budgets and related tasks within quickbooks & oracle by coordinating with sales and operational teams
Coordinate with project managers, through hosting etc meetings, to maintain accurate and revised forecast and make required updates in spreadsheets and within quickbooks & oracle
Responsible for providing required data and analytics to project management on a monthly basis /or on an as need basis
Provide detailed analysis of projects including margin analysis with focus on detail of specific pickups and hits
Maintain various schedules including poc and bbb (backlogs, bookings and billings) schedules for various projects and contracts
Accurately update projects for cost to complete and generating required revenue entries within quickbooks & oracle.
Process projects and orders in quickbooks & oracle for month end tasks, including but not limited to maintenance and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts (unbilled revenue, deferred revenue, etc.…)
Complete journal entries in quickbooks & oracle as well as quickbooks as required as they relate to project accounting
Responsible for reviewing and maintaining final job status and determine appropriate treatment of non-incurred cost including accruals where necessary
Preparation periodic financial statements and management reporting
Compile and communicate various month-end analyses for pm’s and divisional management
Monitor projects financial health and advise pm’s when conditions require attention
Support budget and forecast as required and needed
Assist revenue accounting team in any other dutiesOther duties may be assigned as needed.
Assist with internal and external audit requests.
Preparation of periodic warranty schedule, along with entering required adjustments within quickbooks & oracle
Assist with and process billings per contract terms, including maintaining milestones in quickbooks & oracle and generating invoices when needed
Assist with collection efforts
Maintain contract folders in accordance with sox requirements
Assist in providing information for quarterly and year end close and audits
Special projects to be assigned as needed

Competencies:

Proficient computer skills, microsoft office suite (advanced excel skills required)
Thorough exposure to quickbooks & oracle, especially projects module.
Strong attention to detail
Familiarity with accounting principles and applications
Strong analytical and time-management skills
Self-motivated, takes initiative and has the ability to effectively organize, multi-task and prioritize a wide array of initiatives
Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management

Education & experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, cpa or cpa-candidate preferred
6+ years of previous experience as a project accountant, preferably in a high volume, multiple revenue stream environment
Experience with an engineering, software, energy, or other familiar industries highly preferred

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Posted 26 days ago