Project Accountant 4

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Senior Project Accounting Manager, the Project Accountant 4 acts as technical and financial liaison between the Project Management team, Finance and Corporate Accounting to quantify estimates, budgets and time-phased cash flows for specific projects and then communicate the financial health of these projects to other departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide continuous improvement for the project accounting and cost reporting processes on projects, ensuring compliance with all internal controls and government account standards, including those for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and external regulations.
2. Coordinate with the more senior project accountants, project managers, project controls and procurement stakeholders to perform project and contract set-up, time collection and project cost allocation analysis, project invoicing and forecasting in Oracle.
3. Work with proposal and commercial teams to provide project review and direction on pricing for new contracts. Review contract and scope language for risk, profitability and margin to meet project financial goals.  Review contracted work breakdown structures provided by the Project Management team to confirm appropriateness for both invoicing and revenue recognition. Set up new projects and contracts in the Oracle ERP systems as part of the project initiation process.
4. Interface with project teams regarding change management issues to quantify and optimize project financial impacts and provide guidance to comply with company financial policies.
5. As a primary user of the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) module in Oracle for projects, work towards becoming an expert in the organization’s information needs and meet those needs through data feeds and standard project processes.
6. Provide guidance and mentoring to more junior-level Project Accountants.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: The individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies. 

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the Corporate Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the unders