Posting Title: Project Accountant
Reports To: Director, Project Accounting
Location: San Jose, California
Salary Range: $37.00/hour to $53.00/hour
Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
WHO WE ARE
For more than 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who've built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we've built a reputation for integrity. We're problem solvers and innovation seekers. We're team players and safety fanatics. And we always-always-do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.
THE FINANCE TEAM
Our projects may be complex, but our approach is simple: we build great things and we do it with great people. The Finance team at Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) provides employees, stakeholders and customers with timely and accurate financial information. The Finance Department is comprised of seven teams: Accounts Payable, Payroll, Billing, GL, FP&A, Tax, and Project Accounting that work closely together to ensure compliance and the financial well-being of the company.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Project Accountant role plays a critical part in maintaining financial integrity of the project by collaborating with project managers and others within the Finance Department to facilitate accurate reporting and timely financial processes in compliance with GAAP, SOX controls, and company policies.
Assist project teams with any questions or needs related to job financials. Investigate and analyze transactions questioned by project teams and others.
Much of this role includes independent work but also requires departmental support and teamwork to effectively address and fulfill internal and external customer requests.
Review and set-up of new customers/maintenance of the customer files.
Review new job startups and closeouts, ensuring proper documentation, financial accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
Partner with Project Controls and Project Management to ensure budgets are accurate prior to entry.
Review and accurately status change order budgets and updates prior to entry.
Analyze, approve, and process cost transfers.
Participate in special projects, conduct ad hoc reporting, data gathering, and analyses as needed to support the Accounting and Finance team and Project Management.
Compile and reconcile information related to projects for internal and external audits as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge: Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
Job Complexity: Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Builds productive internal/external working relationships.
Supervision: Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.
ABOUT YOU
Initiative-taking, flexible, energetic collaborator with the capability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks with limited or minimal supervision.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Meticulous with excellent analytical, written, and oral communications skills.
Outstanding people skills with the ability to interact with senior management as well as a multi-disciplined cross section of a geographically distributed corporate organization.
Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365, with advanced data management skills in Excel.
Prior experience with Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise-One accounting systems desired.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in accounting or general business management preferred.
Licensure/Certifications: None required.
Experience: Minimum of three years of general accounting experience preferably in construction.
*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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CEI is a place where every single person can-and does-have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you'll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people's lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
