Senior Project Cost Account

Description: Pacific Power Group is now hiring for a Senior Project Cost Account for our Power Systems division in Kent, WA.
Job Overview: This role is responsible for liaising with Product Sales Project Managers and Accounting/Finance to precisely track and forecast project costing, pricing, and commissioning, as well as invoice customers, create and manage purchase orders, apply down payments, issue progress billing statements, and manage invoice entry into customer payment portals.
To be successful in this role you must be able to multitask, effectively communicate verbally and in writing, keep all projects organized and oversee all aspects of the job.
This position is an integral part of the sales team, ensuring timely fulfilment and delivery of PPG’s product sales projects.
Company Overview: Pacific Power Group is a mid-size company engaged in the sales and service of power generation products, and marine power solutions.
We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service to all our clients and are characterized by steadfast integrity and a deep commitment to providing distinctive value through the talent and expertise of our people.
Benefits include: Health insurance, 15 Paid Time Off ("PTO") days, 9 Paid Holiday's, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, 401(k) matching, Referral Program, Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care), Health Savings Account, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Parental Leave Pay, Bereavement Pay, Jury Duty Pay, Professional Development Assistance, Employee Assistance Program.
Wage Range: $33.
00 - $44.
00 per hour, based on skills and experience.
Requirements: Primary (Essential) Duties: Precisely track, enter, and maintain project costing within Enterprise systems.
Plan and record variable costs (e.
g.
purchases of material and operations costs) Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies.
Analyze and report profit margins Prepare (monthly, quarterly and annual) forecasts Assist in month-end and year-end reconciliation of on-going costing/commissioning Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions Accurate and comprehensive costing review of each project including: invoicing, capturing deliverables, and commissioning reserves Enter sales orders, purchase orders, reman and startup repair orders, and invoices Assist project managers in tracking project timelines and budgets Execute invoicing, down payments, and progress billing Work with credit department to establish customer accounts Interface with vendors, customers, and freight carriers Manage information flow Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures Computer literacy, Microsoft Suite, MS Excel in particular (familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables; proficiency test will be required) Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail Strong time-management skills Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information Strong written/verbal/phone communication Able to integrate information from multiple software programs Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and remain focused while maintaining a high level of workmanship Strong organizational skills Critical thinking and problem solving skills Influence and negotiation skills Experience/Education Requirements: Associate degree required; BA in Business, Finance, or Accounting preferred- or equivalent level of experience Experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Accountant, project coordinator, or similar roles a plus (3 yrs minimum) Other Requirements (travel, schedule, own tools, company car, etc.
) <5% overnight travel required to other branch locations for training, etc.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
Pacific Power Group, LLC shall abide by the requirements of 40 CFR 60-1.
4(a), 60-300.
5(a) and 60-741.
5(a).
Pacific Power Group, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Pacific Power Group will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Pacific Power Group, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because they are a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran (hereinafter collectively referred to as “protected veteran(s)”) in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified.
Pacific Power Group, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified.
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