What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at EnergySolutions?
Job Summary
Provides Business Management support to various projects in functional disciplines such as Accounting, Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Contract Administration, Risk Management, Project Controls, and other activities (i.e., IT (Information Technology), Document Control, and Training).
Responsible for performing project finance and accounting for each project under his/her control and related EnergySolutions agreements. Will assist in the preparation and submittal of timely and accurate financial statements and cash flow projections to management, submittal of milestone invoices and preparation of weekly craft payroll.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Reads and fully comprehends project contracts or other authorizing documents to understand terms and conditions that may impact revenue recognition and resolve any discrepancies or omissions prior to recognition of revenue.
- Secures a determination on revenue recognition methodology on all contracts and on all contracts with unusual or out of the ordinary terms that impact revenue recognition, including but not limited to incentive, performance for award fees, rebates, discounts, license and/or royalty fees, bill and hold terms, etc.
- Maintains a contract file that includes a summarization of the contract, copy of the contract with all subsequent modifications, memorandums, and relevant correspondence related to issues and risks on the project.
- Compiles appropriate documentation to support a manual revenue adjustment and obtain appropriate approval prior to entry.
- Supports subcontract administration activities including subcontractor cost accruals, invoice processing, monitoring subcontract compliance and change order management.
- Performs monthly project expenditure and vendor cost analysis.
- Prepares monthly journal entries and performs assigned account reconciliations.
- Supports the Project Team in analyzing management reserves and contingency in conjunction with development and review of project risk registers.
- Supports projects in conjunction with Project Controls for ETC/EAC, revenue recognition and ARO accounting purposes.
- Supports adherence to the budget, baseline cost and schedule for nuclear decommissioning project assigned control accounts.
- Assists in the preparation and submittal of timely and accurate financial statements and cash flow projections.
- Supports weekly craft payroll process.
- Prepares periodic milestone invoices in accordance with nuclear decommissioning agreements.
- Supports financial budgets and quarterly forecasts for decommissioning projects.
- Supports annual financial statement audits and resolution of internal and external audit findings and recommendations.
- Establishes and/or secures work breakdown structure and sets up project in Oracle to initialize cost collection, billing, and revenue recognition.
- Performs monthly reviews of PO’s / Open Commitments for specific projects.
- Monitors compliance with nuclear decommissioning agreements.
- Supports SAP business system conversion.
- Identifies and implements process improvements.
- Provides training on financial and other business management processes, policies, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements & Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 2 years’ experience in accounting or related field required
- SAP and/or Oracle experience preferred
Skills & Abilities
- Proficiency in Excel
- Must be a team player
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in the development and delivery of reporting across multiple teams or departments
- Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and complete projects within a deadline
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; demonstrate ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple demands with a positive attitude
- Possess strong analytical skills, organizational skills with attention to detail
- Continuous learner
- Working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques
- Working knowledge of GAAP
Essential Physical Functions
- Travel: 5-25%
- Lifting up to 20 pounds
- Bending, stooping, walking
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Office
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location