Project Accountant Position Available In Rowan, North Carolina

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Project Accountant Job Description The Project Accountant plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate forecasting and alignment with cost plans by working closely with project delivery teams. This position requires categorizing project costs correctly and driving discussions with Project Managers to ensure precise forecasts by period, category, capital, and expense. Regular interaction with FP&A and Fixed Assets is a fundamental aspect of this collaborative role. Responsibilities Meet regularly with project delivery teams to ensure accurate forecasting and alignment with cost plans. Categorize project costs correctly to maintain financial accuracy. Drive conversations with Project Managers to ensure precise forecasts by period, category, capital, and expense. Collaborate with FP&A and Fixed Assets to align financial strategies. Lead and drive strategic initiatives such as automation, implementation, project costing, project budgets, project life cycle, and project cost analysis. Essential Skills Full accounting experience, including ability and understanding of General Ledger Reconciliations and Consolidated Financial Statements. Proven experience handling project portfolios of at least $5-7 million in any variety, including IT, engineering, or construction. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pulling data from multiple sources and creating dashboards. Experience in Power BI or other data analytics tools. Experience with any project management tool. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in Clarity is preferred but not required. Highly prefer candidates with Power BI experience. Experience in an Agile environment. Work Environment This role offers 100% remote flexibility, provided that employees are within a 2-hour radius of a local Retail Business Services office. Although office attendance is optional, interaction with senior leadership and executives is frequent, necessitating professionalism at all times. As the financial business partner for large-sized projects, employees must be solution-oriented and contribute to driving financial results on all projects. The team is amidst several implementations and technology transformation projects, requiring employees to be proactive and not just transactional task-doers. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $37.50 – $40.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.