Project Accountant

About Us: BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Job Description: Who You'll Work With You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment. When you join Design Group/Control Tech Automation as a Project Accountant, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. What You'll Do Serve as the financial gatekeeper for project revenues, costs, and margins that flow through to the business' audited financial statements Provide project finance support, oversight, and analysis to local offices and the region Ensure appropriate project set-up in compliance with finance department guidelines and GAAP Review and analyze project forecasts and ensure that revenues and margins are accurately forecasted based on finance department guidelines and GAAP; enter the finalized forecast into the ERP software system Review and approve monthly project revenue/cost recognition following GAAP Prepare, review, and issue client invoices; work with clients, project teams, and the A/R department to ensure timely collection on invoices Analyze project risks and identify opportunities for profitability; make recommendations to the project accounting manager on the appropriate amount of risk or reserve to apply to the project Track project labor and expenses; advise the project team on any budget variations and make appropriate recommendations Track and audit travel and expense expenditures to ensure compliance with company policies Ensure compliance with client agreements, billing policies, and internal financial policies; address any adverse findings Review month end shipment schedules and work with the greater project accounting team on significant variances related to panel shipments Communicate with the project teams and accounting manager regarding all significant client/project financial matters; participate in monthly project review meetings with the regional accounting manager Provide support to financial department leadership during month-end close and in the tracking and analysis of business trends, KPIs, and other financial indicators Work to improve financial processes and communication across the firm Participate in the annual external audit Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team What You'll Bring Relevant financial or accounting experience (preferred) Advanced Excel skills A working knowledge of equipment and service procurement (preferred) An understanding of financial practices, principles, processes, and systems (preferably in a corporate environment) Solid interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills The ability to meet monthly closing and project deadlines A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration Our culture and commitment to #J-18808-Ljbffr barrywehmiller