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Senior Accountant

Keller North America, Inc.
  • Hanover, Maryland
    5 days ago

    Job Description

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    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 an experienced Project Accountant based out of our Hanover, MD location.
    Responsibilities
    Responsibilities include:
    • Project Cost Control & Financial Management
      • Apply earned value methodologies in accordance with IFRS 15 to measure project performance, cost efficiency, and profitability.
      • Assist Project Managers in validating Cost-to-Complete (CTC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts.
      • Analyze project cost, schedule, and revenue assumptions and identify inconsistencies for discussion with Project Management.
      • Review assumptions and identify inconsistencies across cost, schedule, and revenue projections.
      • Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
      Forecasting, Cash Flow & Performance Analysis
      • Provide project financial reporting, variance analysis, cash flow forecasting and analysis, and cost insights to support monthly project forecasts prepared in collaboration with the Project Manager and VP of Finance.
      • Identify financial risks and opportunities that may impact project margins, profitability, and cash flow.
      • Provide financial analysis and recommendations to Project Managers and Finance leadership to support informed business decisions.
      Contract & Commercial Support
      • Review contracts, change orders, claims, and contract modifications to assess financial impacts, ensure compliance with contractual and revenue recognition requirements, and support commercial decision-making.
      General Accounting & Month-End Close
      • Support month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations and audit requirements.
      • Prepare and post journal entries and reconcile general ledger, project, and balance sheet accounts in support of the monthly close process.
      • Analyze indirect job costs, equipment costs, shop costs, general and administrative expenses, and other operating results, identifying significant variances and trends.
      • Support internal and external financial reporting requirements.
      Financial Controls & Compliance
      • Review invoices, purchase orders, contracts, payroll allocations, and project transactions for completeness and accuracy.
      • Monitor compliance with company accounting policies, financial procedures, and regulatory requirements while identifying control deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
      • Maintain complete and audit-ready documentation supporting significant project financial positions, estimates, and accounting judgments.
      • Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation, preparing schedules, and responding to information requests.
      • Identify process improvements, reporting enhancements, recurring errors, and control opportunities to improve efficiency and financial accuracy.
      Continuous Process Improvement
      • Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance project financial controls, operational efficiency, and reporting accuracy.
      • Collaborate with Project Management, Operations, Procurement, and Finance to streamline workflows, improve data integrity, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
      Business Partnering
      • Build collaborative relationships with Project Management, Operations, Procurement, and Finance to support project execution, financial performance, and informed business decisions.
      • Perform other project accounting, financial analysis, reporting, and ad hoc duties as assigned
    Qualifications
    Qualified Candidates should:
      • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
      • CPA designation or active progress toward certification or Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation is a plus.
      • Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, engineering, project-based, in

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHanover, Maryland

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
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    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Operational Expenditure (OPEX)unmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Process Developmentunmatched
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    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Project Controlunmatched
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