Senior Specialist, Accounting

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The Senior Specialist, Accounting will be responsible for project accounting tasks to achieve smooth operations on either a dedicated project or on the overall project accounting function.

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• Trains and guides the project accounting team either on a dedicated project or on project accounting function
• Ensures understanding of the project contractual scopes, commercial terms and conditions, rights, liabilities and risks (thorough contract review and incorporation of details into project lifecycle responsibilities)
• File key documents with clients, related to awarded project (filing consistent with corporate standard)
• Regularly reviews project costs in detail to reconcile with project controls/commercial team
• Responsible for the monthly cost accrual
• Ensures the accuracy and timely billings to the clients
• Responsible for tracking payment to vendors/subcontractors supporting the project 
• Work with AR/AP department to ensure appropriate payments are made accurately and timely
• Updates project financials consistent with details provided by Project Management/Project Controls/Commercial Team for monthly project review
• Leads the project commercial close out on the tasks related to the project accounting function
• Assists with reconciliation of accounting (ERP) and Project Controls systems to ensure consistency in reporting
• Generates weekly labor and non-labor reports specific to project(s) being supported
• Advises on improving the processes related to the project accounting function
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Exyte Group.

Show your expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• 5-10 years Construction industry experience required 
• Experience in a Lead role on a large project 
• Construction industry experience required
• Project accounting relative experience
• Experience working/coordinating with multiple engineering related departments
• Accounting knowledge is required
• Proficient with applicable ERP system (Oracle is active ERP)
• Advanced with MS Office, with an emphasis on Excel 
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the capacity to maintain information confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good communication skills
• Good team management skill and task management skill
• Good at processes and training
• Ability to work independently
• Able to identify issues and recommend solutions
• Able to work under time pressure

Non-Solicitation:  We are not currently accepting third-party agency candidates for this position. Any agency candidate submitted to any employee of Exyte may be contacted by Exyte without obligation to the third party agency.