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Resource Innovations

Senior Project Accountant

Reposted 7 Days Ago
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Chicago, IL, USA
84K-120K Annually
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Chicago, IL, USA
84K-120K Annually
Senior level
Lead project accounting activities including ASC 606 revenue recognition, project setup and billing in Oracle, prepare P&L, cost and variance analyses, invoices and journal entries, support audits, communicate with project managers/clients, assist Revenue Manager, and mentor other project accountants.
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Resource Innovations is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Project Accountant with a strong background in Project Accounting to join our growing and dynamic team. As a Senior Project Accountant, you will support billing, Profit and Loss Statement review, apply revenue standard ASC 606 to projects and assist with project set up within the Oracle system.

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Products, Software and services revenue recognition, in compliance with ASC 606
  • Review contract terms and set up project codes, revenue methods, billing formulas in Oracle accounting system
  • Prepare detailed financial reports, including cost analysis, variance analysis, and profitability assessments
  • Preparing and reviewing invoices
  • Client management, including communication with project managers and clients as need
  • Prepare and post journal entries related to project costs, revenues, and adjustments.
  • Show initiative, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing required changes
  • Assist with external audits, providing documentation and explanations as needed
  • Handle more complex projects and assist other project accountants
  • Assist Revenue Manager with ad hoc reporting
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, preferably in an engineering consulting, technology, retail or related firms
  • Understanding of ASC 606
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office systems, including Excel and Word
  • Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to multi-task
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Team player who can identify and initiate process improvements
  • Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment
  • Ability to travel to Chicago, IL up to 1-2 times a year, as needed

Preferred skills, education and experience

  • Demonstrated experience in a team leadership role strongly preferred
  • Oracle experience is a plus
  • Inventory/Software Accounting experience is a plus

Benefits

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.

Compensation & Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position.  The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $84,000-$120,000. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.  The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location. 

At Resource Innovations, we believe supporting our people is essential to delivering impact. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings.

 Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.

 The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.

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