Project Accountant jobs in Hopkinsville, KY

Job Title: Project Accountant

Supervisor: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

FLSA Status: Exempt/Salaried

Work Schedule: Full time; Monday-Thursday (4-10’s)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the CFO, the Project Accountant is responsible for a variety of accounting and financial tasks for Swift & Staley Inc. on-site projects and corporate office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees all audits performed on behalf of the Department of Energy (DOE) including coordination of audits, pulling requested information, and answering questions
• Performs monthly accounting closings
• Reviews all account reconciliations for completeness and accuracy; prepares selected account reconciliations
• Reviews all invoices processed by Accounts Payable (A/P), checking to ensure the correct charge code is being applied and the proper approvals are obtained
• Ensures all activities of the department are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and that accounting records are maintained accurately and in compliance with laws and regulations
• Assists with additional ad-hoc projects/assignments as requested
• Focuses on the flow of accounting functions to ensure all activity is being processed accordingly
• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a high level of confidentiality
• Reviews and submits certified payroll ensuring David Bacon Act is followed
• Maintains an effective level of communication with vendors and subcontractors to ensure proper documents are submitted
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND KEY COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Master’s degree preferred
• Four or five years related experience, OR an appropriate combination of education and experience
• Experience working at a DOE facility is desired
• Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) experience is a plus
• Knowledge of accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), general ledger (GL) entries, reconciliations, month-end close processes, budgets, and financial reporting
• Knowledge of KY Sales & Use Tax is a plus
• Advanced computer skills with accounting software and Microsoft (MS) Office products, specifically Excel
• Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a plus
• Extraordinary attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to interact with others.

TRAINING, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must be a citizen of the United States and authorized to work in the US
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a government vehicle
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation favored, but not required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to meet the physical capacity requirements of this position as determined by the Occupational Medical Provider
• Able to wear company-provided personal protection equipment if/when required

Swift & Staley Inc. (SSI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 will be conducted by SSI and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.