HOW YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT
As a Project Accountant, you will provide financial support for Stadler's North America Signaling Division projects ensuring accurate tracking of costs, revenues, and forecasts. This role will collaborate closely with project managers to monitor financial performance, support decision-making, and maintain compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
Key Activities
• Assist in preparing and updating Cost to Complete (CTC) estimates for ongoing projects and analyze remaining costs against budgets.
• Conduct regular project financial analysis including variance investigations, job cost re-porting, and profitability assessments.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models to predict project financial outcomes, cash flow, and potential risks.
• Prepare and complete internal financial reports related to project performance, including monthly/quarterly summaries and ad-hoc requests.
• Manage accounts receivable for the project including invoicing clients, tracking payments, processing progress billings, and following up on overdue amounts.
• Monitor project expenses, inform Project Manager(s) about spending habits, and ensure accurate allocation of costs.
• Supervise projects in the financial processes including reconciliations and monthly revenue recognition.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and stakeholders to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Perform other project-specific accounting tasks such as budgeting support, contract review for financial terms, compliance checks, as well as contract bonding and specific insurance topics.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Auditing, Economics or related field.• 3+ years relevant experience in project accounting, preferably in manufacturing, engineering, consulting, or a similar project-based industry.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting principles including job cost, revenue recognition, and GAAP.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Deltek, or ERP systems) and advanced Excel skills for modeling and analysis.
• Experience with cost-to-complete calculations, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to identify issues, analyze complex data, and develop effective solutions that drive business performance.
• High personal standards for quality, accuracy, and timeliness, consistently meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments.
