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Project Accountant

Project Accountant

Ecolab • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

WHAT YOULL DO:

Role:

The Project Accountantis responsible forthefinancial managementof customer implementation projects involving equipment installation commissioning engineering services and ongoing service agreements. This role ensuresaccurateproject costing revenue recognition financial reporting and project profitability throughout the project lifecycle.

As a trusted business partner to the Professional Services Program Management and Finance teams the Project Accountant ensures project financials are completeaccurate and compliant with U.S. GAAP and company policies. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing andmaintainingscalable Project Accounting and Field Service Management (FSM) processes while driving continuous process improvement financial visibility and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

    Project Accounting

    • Manage the financial accounting for customer projects from contract execution through project completion and closeout.
    • Ensure project revenue and associated costs are recognized accuratelyin accordance withU.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
    • Support month-end and year-end close activities related to project accounting including accruals work-in-progress (WIP) projectreconciliation and financial reporting.
    • Assistwith internal and external audit requests related to project accounting revenue recognition and project costing.

    Revenue Recognition

    • Develop andmaintaina strong understanding of revenue recognition requirements for various contract components including:
    • Professional Services
    • Equipment Commissioning Services
    • Service Level Agreements (SLA)
    • Extended Warranty Services (EWS)
    • Review customer contracts to ensure revenue is recognized appropriately based on contractual terms and performance obligations.
    • Partner with Professional Services and Program Management to ensure contract structures supportaccuratefinancial reporting and revenue recognition.

    Project Costing & Profitability

    • Ensure all project-related costs are accurately capturedallocated and matched to theappropriate projectsand revenue streams.
    • Track andmonitorlabour materials subcontractors travel freight installation expenses and overhead allocations.
    • SupportRevenueManagement Team withproject cost forecasts and estimate-at-completion analyses.
    • Monitor project financial performance throughout executionidentifyingcost overruns missing costs profitability concerns and financial risks.
    • SupportRevenueManagement Team withvariances between forecasted and actual project results and recommend corrective actions whereappropriate.
    • Partner with Professional ServicesProgram Management and Revenue Management Teamto improve project financial reporting cost accuracy and overall project profitability.

    Systems & Process Improvement

    • Develop a comprehensive understanding of project and financial data flows within NetSuite and supporting business systems.
    • Serve as the Finance subject matter expert for Project Accounting and Field Service Management (FSM) processes.
    • Lead the design implementation and continuous improvement of project accounting workflows andprocesses.
    • Identifyautomation opportunities strengthen financial controls and improve the efficiency and accuracy of project accounting processes.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on ERP enhancements system implementations and process optimization initiativesas it relates to accounting for operations.
    • Collaborate with FP&A and Revenue management team ondevelopmentoffinancial reporting dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) that provide visibility into project performance profitability and operational effectiveness.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Analytics Information Systems ora related field.
    • CPA designation or progress toward designation is considered an asset.
    • 57 years of progressive experience in project accounting or financial accounting.
    • Experience within manufacturing technology engineering industrial or professional services environments is preferred.
    • Experience supporting installation projects engineering services or project-based costing is an asset.
    • Strong understanding of project accounting methodologies cost allocations and project profitability analysis.
    • Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite (preferred) SAP Oracle or similar platforms.
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities.
    • Excellent analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
    • Strong communicationand interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across Finance Professional Services and Operations.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

    WHY COOLIT

    AtCoolITSystemsyoullhave the opportunity to help shape and build a best-in-class project accounting function within a growing global technology alongside talented professionals contribute to strategic initiatives and play a meaningful role in supporting innovative liquidcooling solutions for the worlds leading data center customers.If you are a motivated detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges and driving continuous improvement we encourage you to apply and become part of theCoolITteam.

    Benefits

    We are a company that is full of vibrant innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

    • Vacation and flex days and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
    • Comprehensive benefits including Dental Drugs Optical Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
    • Dress for your day in a casual yet professional environment.
    • Retention rewards like The Big Coffee Break that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.

    We thank every candidate in advance however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

    Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.

    ABOUT COOLIT SYSTEMS INC.

    Founded in Calgary Alberta in 2001 CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers supercomputers and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.

    Recognized as one of The Americas Fastest Growing Companies 2023 by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022 as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022 CoolITs rapid growth is capturing global attention.

    As demand for generative AI high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.


    Employment Type : Full-Time
    Experience: years
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