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Job Location drjobs

Des Plaines, IL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 60000 - 95000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

General Summary
We are seeking a detailoriented Project Accountant with a strong background in federal regulations including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 31) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Key focus areas for this position include client facing communication in preparing and processing invoices billing and project reporting in accordance with contractual requirements. This position requires exceptional organizational and communication skills accuracy and the ability to navigate government billing systems and guidelines.
Why GTI Energy
GTI Energy embraces the power of innovation and collaboration to solve consequential energy challenges. By demonstrating continuous improvements in technology and solutions that lower the emissions and costs of energy we will shape energy systems that decarbonize economies protect our environment and benefit the people they serve. We do this by putting people at the center of everything we do. We support and uplift people ensuring they have the resources and confidence needed to live as their authentic selves and reach their full potential.
Being part of the GTI Energy team means being surrounded by people that are passionate and purpose driven empowered to continuously learn ask hard questions and leverage their knowledge and experience to drive toward a greater purpose.
We offer generous benefits competitive salaries opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We prioritize and maintain a respectful culture and we ensure reasonable accommodation is made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.
Work Location
The position has the flexibility to be either fully remote or hybrid at the GTI Energy Headquarters in Des Plaines IL. The hybrid option offers a hybrid/core work week where employees are remote Mondays and Fridays and required to be onsite Tuesday through Thursday.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Review and reconcile subrecipient billings and cost share for accuracy and compliance with federal cost principles award requirements and internal policies.
  • Work collaboratively with subrecipients to resolve inconsistencies and problems identified within billings submitted.
  • Respond to inquiries related to invoices payments and account balances promptly and professionally.
  • Address and communicate invoicerelated questions clearly concisely and professionally through emails or scheduled meetings.
  • Prepare and submit monthly invoices accruals and supporting documentation to DOE through VIPERS platform ensuring accuracy and adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements.
  • Enter transactions and maintain the chart of accounts through QuickBooks including bank reconciliation general ledger reconciliations and monthly financial statements.
  • Process cash receipts and subrecipient payments in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
  • Maintain accurate records of all transactions related to DOE billings accounts payable and subrecipient cost share contributions.
  • Maintain a tracking log of all subrecipient and customer billing issues.
  • Maintain copies of project budgets reports vouchers reconciliations etc. in an accessible organized well documented and auditable fashion.
  • Support the annual financial audit and forprofit federal award compliance audit as well as customerspecific audits by preparing assigned schedules and documentation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics
  • Strong understanding of customer contract requirements policies and procedures and regulatory requirements related to funding including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 31) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Coordination and communication with program managers customers subrecipients auditors and other key stakeholders is required.
  • Well organized and detail oriented with a high level of accuracy.
  • Experienced in a fast pace fluid environment with strict deadlines.
  • Microsoft Office proficiency including SharePoint Excel Workbooks with pivot tables and formulas.
  • Ability to work well with internal and external stakeholders through both written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
  • Excellent problemsolving skills and uses time effectively to accomplish goals/resolve problems.
  • Take the initiative to actively collaborate with others.
  • Able to anticipate identify and define problems and root causes and develop timely and practical solutions.

Education and Experience
  • BA or BS in Accounting Finance or Business Management
  • Minimum five years of project accounting and grant/contract accounting experience.
  • Experience with QuickBooks Online and Adobe Pro is preferred.
  • Experience with complex Federal Government grants/contracts and knowledge of cost accounting principles of allowability allocability and reasonableness along with characterization of direct and indirect costs in compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 31) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
Pay Transparency
The salary range for this position is $60000 $95000 USD annually. This salary range is GTI Energys good faith estimate and the actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including but not limited to GTI Energys business or organizational needs and an individuals relevant experience education qualifications certifications skills seniority geographic location and/or performance. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate monthly rate or annual salary only and do not include bonus. The range listed is just one component of GTI Energys total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses paid time off and regionspecific benefits.
EEO Statement
GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrierfree recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation please email us at and well work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race color age religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status pregnancy or genetic information.

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