Technical Accountant

Technical Accountant/Analyst – IT Finance / Technology Accounting
Allentown, PA (Hybrid) | Remote Option (CST/EST time zones)
Full-Time | Mid-Level | IT Financial Management | Utilities / Energy Sector

Job Summary
Our client is hiring a Technical Accountant/Analyst to support IT financial operations, cost accounting, and technology budgeting for enterprise projects. This role ensures alignment with GAAP standards, SOX compliance, and capital vs. O&M cost allocations. If you have experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), IT portfolio management, or cost reporting for cloud services, this could be the perfect opportunity.

This position is especially valuable for professionals with expertise in IT finance, technology cost management, or regulated industries like utilities, energy, or telecommunications.

This is a long-term temporary position expected to last AT LEAST 6 months – or longer! Health insurance and PTO benefits are offered.

Key Responsibilities

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  Manage and track IT charge codes, project costs, and cloud infrastructure spend
  
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  Prepare and post journal entries, process accounting adjustments, and review technology vendor invoices
  
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  Partner with IT Finance, Financial Planning, and Property Accounting teams
  
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  Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and internal financial policies
  
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  Develop and monitor operating (O&M) and capital budgets
  
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  Produce monthly reporting packages, including budget-to-actuals, variance analysis, and forecasting
  
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  Build dashboards for technology finance KPIs and cost optimization
  
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  Work with the Value Realization Office (VRO) to measure project returns and ROI
  

 

Required Qualifications

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  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or Business Administration
  
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  3+ years of experience in IT financial management, technology FP&A, or IT cost accounting
  
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  High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  
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  Proficient in tools like Excel, Power BI, or other financial reporting systems
  
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  Strong written and verbal communication skills
  

Salary: Up to $78K/yr (BOE) 

Preferred Qualifications

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  MBA, PMP, or certifications in financial systems or project management
  
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  Experience with utility accounting, regulatory reporting, or enterprise IT governance
  

Work Environment

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  Hybrid (preferred): Work onsite in Allentown, PA Tuesday–Thursday
  
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  Remote (optional): Open to candidates located in Eastern or Central Time Zones
  

Benefits

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  Competitive pay and benefits (health insurance and PTO)
  
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  Opportunities for career advancement, certifications, and leadership development
  
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  Collaborative, inclusive team culture
  
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  Flexible work-from-home options and hybrid schedule
  

 

Apply Today!
Bring your experience in IT budgeting, technology financial analysis, and cost control to a role where you can make an immediate impact. We look forward to connecting with you! Apply directly through OR send resume to View email address on click.appcast.io.