Project Accountant

rPlus Energies • Full-time • Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake County, UT, US • 1d ago

Company Overview rPlus is a team of committed energy industry professionals working together to develop large- scale renewable energy generation and electric storage projects in the United States. rPlus is a market leader in the western US with a proven track record of delivering projects to utility and corporate customers on time and on budget. rPlus specializes in bringing projects to market through partnership with the private sector, municipalities, utilities, and industry-leading technology and service providers. Its portfolio consists of a strategic mix of solar, solar plus battery, wind, and pumped storage hydro facilities. rPlus is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and is backed by Gardner Group and Sandbrook Capital. Position Overview The Project Accountant (PA) supports the construction project team providing basic accounting, data entry, reporting and analysis. Reporting to the Controller, the PA will be responsible for tracking and reporting related to the project. The position requires an understanding and familiarity with the overall project execution process, including budgeting, cost reporting, cost control, schedule, anticipated costs, and project profitability. This will be a highly visible position with a requirement to work within all areas of the project parameters. This is a full-time position with no travel required. General Responsibilities Interpret accounting related details of project contracts and translate them into forecasts and financial event schedules Track contract event schedules throughout the project and communicate risks and chances Maintain and update budget and SOV tracking Forecast project cash flows, cost and revenue through life cycle of the project Work closely with project managers to accurately forecast cost at completion Manages project working capital financials information and draw schedules Coordinate with project managers, EPC and vendors to ensure necessary vendor commitments are made Review and validate project related expenses Manage project requirements such as: weekly cash flow forecasts, monthly cost, labor and cash flow forecasts, and bi-monthly development project reviews Prepare audit and cost cert packages for internal and external auditors Close out project accounts upon project completion Track tax related items to the projects Capable of presenting and discussing all aspects of a project's status with engineers, project managers and executive managers one-on-one or in a group environment Skill Requirements Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or engineering with detailed knowledge of project contracts and change order documents 5 years experience in project accounting Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles Construction/real estate development experience a plus Strong analytic skills Advanced computer and software skills Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and written Flexible with changing priorities and willing to work as needed to meet deadlines. Organized/self-starter capable of working independently and managing multiple deadlines.