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Project Accountant
Cupertino Electric, Inc.San Jose, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jun 2025
💰 $106,000/yr($74,000/yr – $106,000/yr)
About the role
Posting Title: Project AccountantReports To: Director, Project AccountingLocation: San Jose, CaliforniaSalary Range: $37.00/hour to $53.00/hour Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. WHO WE AREFor more than 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything. THE FINANCE TEAMOur projects may be complex, but our approach is simple: we build great things and we do it with great people. The Finance team at Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) provides employees, stakeholders and customers with timely and accurate financial information. The Finance Department is comprised of seven teams: Accounts Payable, Payroll, Billing, GL, FP&A, Tax, and Project Accounting that work closely together to ensure compliance and the financial well-being of the company. ABOUT THE ROLE
- The Project Accountant role plays a critical part in maintaining financial integrity of the project by collaborating with project managers and others within the Finance Department to facilitate accurate reporting and timely financial processes in compliance with GAAP, SOX controls, and company policies.
- Assist project teams with any questions or needs related to job financials. Investigate and analyze transactions questioned by project teams and others.
- Much of this role includes independent work but also requires departmental support and teamwork to effectively address and fulfill internal and external customer requests.
- Review and set-up of new customers/maintenance of the customer files.
- Review new job startups and closeouts, ensuring proper documentation, financial accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
- Partner with Project Controls and Project Management to ensure budgets are accurate prior to entry.
- Review and accurately status change order budgets and updates prior to entry.
- Analyze, approve, and process cost transfers.
- Participate in special projects, conduct ad hoc reporting, data gathering, and analyses as needed to support the Accounting and Finance team and Project Management.
- Compile and reconcile information related to projects for internal and external audits as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Initiative-taking, flexible, energetic collaborator with the capability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks with limited or minimal supervision.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Meticulous with excellent analytical, written, and oral communications skills.
- Outstanding people skills with the ability to interact with senior management as well as a multi-disciplined cross section of a geographically distributed corporate organization.
- Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365, with ad
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