Project Accountant 1

M.C. Dean, Inc. is hiring a Project Accountant 1 to support the finance team on large-scale, multi-year construction projects. The role focuses on project cost control, procurement planning, work breakdown structure maintenance, and monthly project financial controls.

What you'll do:

• Engage with project management team to come up with accurate budgets and manpower forecast for multi-year construction project
• Monitor and control indirect costs by performing budget to actual analysis on weekly basis; identifying and eliminate root cause for variances
• Establish accurate cash flow forecast to ensure the project is cash-positive for the duration; monitor Weekly to ensure the forecast remains accurate and job stays cash-positive for the duration
• Take necessary steps to adjust forecast as needed
• Ensure accurate and timely complex multi-million cost-plus billing submission on monthly basis
• Lead procurement planning effort for the project
• Work closely with project management team to come up with a detailed procurement plan for the project after award; ensure compliance and logistics are included in the plan
• Help project team procure the job according to plan before 20% completion
• Perform monthly analysis of actual bought vs plan; ensure acceptable justification prior to adjusting the plan
• Assist project management team in establishing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) at the time of award
• Assist with maintenance of WBS responsibilities at the project level
• Ensure WBS maintained throughout the project duration

What they're looking for:

• The incumbent must have between 0+ years of related experience
• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail in completing work tasks
• Strong organization, communication, and analytical skills
• Use of accounting principles to solve problems
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field with 0+ years of experience
• Self-starter
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects
• Ability to work independently on given assignments and ask questions as needed
• Eagerness to learn and advance career within the company
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences