Sechan Electronics, Inc. Looking for Project Accountant at Lititz, PA  Full Time

Sechan Electronics is a 100% employee owned organization that provides products and services to the aerospace and defense industry. In addition to working for a company that helps to support our national security, how does $15 employee health care coverage, ownership in the company and every other Friday off sound to you?

The Project Accountant is responsible for overseeing the financial aspects of a project as it progresses. This individual will streamline financial processes to ensure the timely and efficient completion of all projects.  

Position Responsibilities:
•    Assess and refine project cost and schedule plans for achievability
•    Maintain monthly forecast budgets and produce accurate cost reports
•    Manage the invoice process and ensure invoices are generated timely
•    Resolve complex invoicing and reconciliation issues
•    Assist with the annual budget process
•    Provide periodic budget variances, pipeline and funding analyses reports for all contract portfolios
•    Analyze project performance, identify variances and recommend corrective measures
•    Drive operational efficiencies and profitability through effective communication with program managers
•    Manage program documentation, ensuring compliance and accuracy
•    Support compliance and value audits
•    Participate in process improvement initiatives and prepare comprehensive performance reports
•    Assist with month-end close process
•    Performs other duties as assigned to support business goals and objectives

Skills & Abilities:
•    Must, above all else, maintain an exceptional level of professionalism and confidentiality
•    Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
•    Strong project management and communication skills
•    Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build and maintain relationship effectively
•    Must be organized, self-staring, and detail oriented
•    Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with average to advance skill in Excel is required; must be willing to advance Microsoft skills

Qualifications: 
•    Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
•    2+ years of related experience 
•    Must have a good understanding of GAAP
•    Cost or project accounting experience a plus

Work Environment:
•    Office Environment: Requires physical capability to work in an office environment including sit/stand up to 9 hours a day and use basic office tools such as a computer, copier/printer, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•    Hours: 7:00 AM – 5 PM Monday – Thursday; Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM with additional hours as needed to meet demand. Occasional off-shift hours may also be required to provide support to operations. 
•    9/80 work schedule.
•    Office located in Lititz, PA.

 
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled