Project Accountant

Job#: 3028377

Job Description:
Project Accountant

Location: Irving, Texas (Partial Remote)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

The Project Accountant will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of a key project, ensuring the accuracy of budgets and forecasts, time reporting, and adherence to financial reporting standards. This role involves close collaboration with project managers and stakeholders to provide timely financial information and support project goals. This position is crucial for ensuring projects are financially viable and that resources are used efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the financial planning and management of the project, including time recording and valuation, capitalization, and purchase order forecasting and actuals.
• Investigate variances between budgeted and actual costs, providing insights to project managers.
• Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to provide timely financial information.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and cost estimates using Apptio Target Process for project management and oversight.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards, particularly related to internally developed technology accounting.
• Review contracts and report on project cost performance as necessary.

Required Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is required.

Experience: At least three years of experience in project accounting or a related field is preferred.

Technical Skills: Familiarity with project accounting software, with SAP being a requirement. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Apptio One / Target Process is desirable.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication abilities.
• Experience working with distributed or global teams.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role based in the Dallas area, requiring in-office presence at least two days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday), with full-time in-office attendance required during the initial training period. The role involves interaction with a geographically dispersed team and may require flexibility for early morning meetings.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this position is $30.00/hr to $42.00/hr. This role is a 6-month contract with the potential for extension.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.