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Project Control Accountant

We are seeking a skilled Project Control Accountant to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting and managing project cost control processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and update project cost and completion reports.
• Prepare and monitor AFE/PRN write-ups as assigned, ensuring timely review and approval.
• Collaborate with project management leaders and managers to monitor project spending.
• Update monthly forecast cost reports including current and future year spend, estimates to complete (ETC), and estimates at completion (EAC).
• Maintain cost reporting tools and other reports as required (e.g., forecasting tool, QBR, MPR).
• Address supplemental funding requests, invoice and purchase order/commitment issues, and transfers of incorrect project costs.
• Identify cost overruns and monitor contingency and project completion dates.
• Review project costs for compliance with regulatory and company/department guidelines, processes, and procedures (GAAP, FERC, as applicable).
• Analyze significant cost variances, trends, and irregularities and report findings with supporting documentation.
• Research, calculate, and ensure accurate project accruals with appropriate documentation.
• Review invoices and change orders; communicate with vendors to resolve outstanding invoice or accrual issues when needed.
• Develop ancillary and ad-hoc reports as needed to support KPI reporting and project data requests, and participate in periodic cost review meetings.
• Participate in budget and forecast meetings as required.
• Assist with special projects as assigned, including on-site project support if needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of project cost controls and financial reporting, with familiarity in GAAP and FERC standards as applicable.
• Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Well-organized, able to work independently, and demonstrate strong communication skills for collaborating with internal teams.
• Experience working with Project Managers in cost control, forecasting, accruals, and report generation.
• Familiarity with Lawson or other ERP systems is preferred.
• Ability to work occasional overtime for critical deadlines and special project assignments.
• Position level will be commensurate with experience and skill set.