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Reference #: PAT0112 Sechan Electronics is a 100% employee owned organization that provides products and services to the aerospace and defense industry. In addition to working for a company that helps to support our national security, how does $15 employee health care coverage, ownership in the company and every other Friday off sound to you?
The Project Accountant is responsible for overseeing the financial aspects of a project as it progresses. This individual will streamline financial processes to ensure the timely and efficient completion of all projects.
Position Responsibilities: • Assess and refine project cost and schedule plans for achievability • Maintain monthly forecast budgets and produce accurate cost reports • Manage the invoice process and ensure invoices are generated timely • Resolve complex invoicing and reconciliation issues • Assist with the annual budget process • Provide periodic budget variances, pipeline and funding analyses reports for all contract portfolios • Analyze project performance, identify variances and recommend corrective measures • Drive operational efficiencies and profitability through effective communication with program managers • Manage program documentation, ensuring compliance and accuracy • Support compliance and value audits • Participate in process improvement initiatives and prepare comprehensive performance reports • Assist with month-end close process • Performs other duties as assigned to support business goals and objectives
Skills & Abilities: • Must, above all else, maintain an exceptional level of professionalism and confidentiality • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines • Strong project management and communication skills • Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build and maintain relationship effectively • Must be organized, self-staring, and detail oriented • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with average to advance skill in Excel is required; must be willing to advance Microsoft skills
Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field • 2+ years of related experience • Must have a good understanding of GAAP • Cost or project accounting experience a plus
Work Environment: • Office Environment: Requires physical capability to work in an office environment including sit/stand up to 9 hours a day and use basic office tools such as a computer, copier/printer, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Hours: 7:00 AM -- 5 PM Monday -- Thursday; Friday 7:00 AM -- 4:00 PM with additional hours as needed to meet demand. Occasional off-shift hours may also be required to provide support to operations. • 9/80 work schedule. • Office located in Lititz, PA.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled