Project Accountant

Salt Lake, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

Stadler offers a wide range of international career opportunities. Here you get the chance to grow beyond yourself take on responsibility and deliver top performance in committed teams. We are looking for motivated talents who want to shape the mobility of tomorrow with us. Are you ready to achieve great things with us

As a Project Accountant you will provide financial support for Stadlers 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

Bachelors 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.

Benefits

Stadler US employee benefits package includes:

Competitive Pay (plus Profit Sharing potential)
Low-cost comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision / Rx plans
401(k) with employer match after 90 days
Generous Paid Time Off / 9 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday (Dec. 25 - Jan 1)
Paid training / Career development
Tuition and training reimbursement
Paid maternity and parental leave
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Referral bonus program
Onsite cafeteria with discounted meals

PROJECT ACCOUNTANTStadler offers a wide range of international career opportunities. Here you get the chance to grow beyond yourself take on responsibility and deliver top performance in committed teams. We are looking for motivated talents who want to shape the mobility of tomorrow with us. Are you...

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

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

Bachelors 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.

Benefits

Stadler US employee benefits package includes:

Competitive Pay (plus Profit Sharing potential)
Low-cost comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision / Rx plans
401(k) with employer match after 90 days
Generous Paid Time Off / 9 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday (Dec. 25 - Jan 1)
Paid training / Career development
Tuition and training reimbursement
Paid maternity and parental leave
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Referral bonus program
Onsite cafeteria with discounted meals