Project Accountant

Overview

Keller is the world leader in geotechnical construction and deep foundations. With a North American presence of over 100 years, we operate as the market leader with over 50 offices throughout the US and Canada. By connecting global resources and local experience, Keller develops innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to geotechnical challenges. Our values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence enable us to lead the industry in providing the optimal solution for our clients.

Keller is looking for a Project Accountant based out of our Houston, TX office.

Role Purpose

• Work closely with project management, procurement, payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting, cost capture, revenue recognition and project billing.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Project accounting
  • Responsible for accounting activities for the designated projects including understanding of the job cost data capture, billings and sales agreements/contracts
  • Work with project management to ensure costs are recorded in the correct weekly period and revenue recognition is in accordance with IFRS15
  • Work with project management to develop monthly project forecasts, analyze and investigate variances to budget and to prior month
  • Lead/assist the presentation of monthly forecasts for senior management
  • Participate in ad hoc projects analysis as necessary
• Regional accounting
  • Ensure financial results are in accordance with IFRS and internal policies and procedures
  • Income statement analyze and investigate variances to budget and to prior month of indirect job costs, shop costs, equipment costs, and general and administrative
  • Prepare accounting period-end entries and maintain the accounting records in accordance with policies and controls including preparation of relevant reconciliations.
  • Assisting with the corporate monthly close process
  • Prepare annual regional budget and quarterly re-forecasts
  • Provide support and justification for audit requests
  • Other ad hoc inquiries as they arise
• Accounts receivable
  • Review of and posting of project billings in correspondence with project management
  • Project statements
  • Overall management of collection courtesy calls and log details in Groundworks
    • Accounting Coordinator to assist
• Management and mentorship of regional Accounting Coordinator

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Education and Experience
  • Minimum of a college diploma or university degree in Accounting or Business
  • Enrollment in CPA designation
  • Experience with IFRS, application of accounting policies and account reconciliations
  • Three to five years related experience in accounting
  • Commissioner of oaths is considered an asset
• Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
  • Superior Excel and analytical skills
  • Outstanding organizational & presentation skills and attention to detail
  • The capacity to multitask and prioritize workload
  • The ability to work to a high level under extreme pressure
  • The capacity to work alone or as part of a team
  • Discretion and respect for confidential information

Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

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