Project Cost Analyst

Overview

Analyze project costs, budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting for large projects.

Key Responsibilities

• forecast reporting
• budget forecast
• cost review
• ledger posting
• process improvement
• profitability management

Tasks

-The PCA coordinates and prepares the monthly/quarterly forecast reports -The PCA coordinates and directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances -The PCA routinely participates in cost review meetings with project team. -The PCA works with project accounting to ensure costs are posted to the ledger correctly -The PCA creates, develops and implements account process improvement(s). -The Project Cost Analyst must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners. -The PCA collaborates with project personnel to prepare all required project reporting. -The PCA plans for, manages, monitors and maintains project profitability to achieve Company goals. -The PCA insures quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting -The PCA researches technical accounting issues for compliance -The PCA manages all project cost accounting, inventory accounting and revenue recognition

Requirements

• general ledger
• month-end
• excel
• cpa
• project management
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Must have experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company. -Must have experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close processes -Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously. -Must have excellent accounting software user and administration skills -The Project Cost Analyst must able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed. -Prefer project management experience related to ordering materials, P6 Scheduling and Critical Path Methodology -The Project Cost Analyst must have the ability to learn Company and customer project management systems. -Must have experience with creating financial statements -Must be an advanced user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project). -The Project Cost Analyst must have proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s). -Must have prior working experience as a project cost analyst -Must have 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience on large projects $2M+ -The Project Cost Analyst must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s). -Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. Advanced degree in Accounting, CPA or CMA preferred -Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills; willingness to accept responsibility for projects/processes and ability to work with limited direct supervision, highly-motivated, resourceful -Must be a self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere -The PCA supports month-end and year-end close process -Must meet Company minimum driving standards.

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About Ies Communications

-Founded with a vision to deliver top-tier communication solutions, IES Communications has rapidly expanded to become a leader in integrated communication systems. -With a focus on providing high-quality design and installation services, IES Communications partners with clients across various industries to create customized, reliable solutions. -The company offers cutting-edge technologies and services for commercial, residential, and industrial sectors, ensuring seamless communication networks. -IES Communications has been involved in landmark projects, providing voice, data, video, and security integration across diverse environments. -Notable for their ability to tackle complex and large-scale installations, the company has become a trusted provider for major infrastructure and utilities projects. -From smart office solutions to large-scale industrial facilities, IES Communications’ expertise spans the full spectrum of integrated communication needs.

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