Project Accountant New Berlin, WI

New Berlin, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Project Accountant

Job Summary:

The Project Accountant serves as a key financial partner to Project Management Operations and Finance leadership providing strategic financial oversight across assigned projects and business units. This role is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy compliance forecasting integrity and performance visibility while proactively driving profitability risk mitigation and continuous improvement initiatives.

General Responsibilities:

Act as the primary financial point of contact for assigned projects delivering timely and insightful analysis on revenues costs WIP margins orders taxes depreciation etc

Own monthly close activities for projects including account analysis reconciliations and journal entries ensuring adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.

Drive continuous monitoring of project cost baselines versus actuals performing detailed variance analysis and partnering with stakeholders to address deviations and optimize financial outcomes.

Lead monthly project forecasting processes ensuring accuracy transparency and alignment with operational plans.

Support the development of annual operating budgets and rolling forecasts contributing to financial planning and strategic decision-making.

Maintain and continuously improve documentation related to internal controls audits and compliance requirements.

Perform labor cost monitoring and productivity analysis providing actionable insights on workforce utilization and project efficiency.

Partner closely with Project Managers and Operations leaders to enhance financial discipline improve forecasting accuracy and strengthen cost management practices.

Collaborate with the Business Controller and broader Finance organization on ad hoc analyses reporting initiatives and process improvement projects.

Qualifications :

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree in accounting Finance Economics or Business Administration.

Advance courses in Financial Management Business Law and Computer Science are beneficial.

CPA/CMA certification is preferred.

SAP experience is preferred.

Additional Information :

What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan Dental Vision 401k plan with a match from day one identity theft protection accident insurance travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service 3 weeks. 13 years of service 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most because we know we can always find a safer more productive and sustainable way. Thats why with 16 000 professionals in over 50 countries we are trusted every day to lift handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

Konecranes Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Project Accountant Job Summary: The Project Accountant serves as a key financial partner to Project Management Operations and Finance leadership providing strategic financial oversight across assigned projects and business units. This role is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy compliance fo...