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As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.Job Description:\nWho You’ll Work With\nYou will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.\nWhen you join Design Group/Control Tech Automation as a Project Accountant, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.\nWhat You’ll Do\nYou'll work individually and in teams to support manufacturing projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.\nServe as the financial gatekeeper for project revenues, costs, and margins that flow through to the business’ audited financial statements\nProvide project finance support, oversight, and analysis to local offices and the region\nEnsure appropriate project set-up in compliance with finance department guidelines and GAAP\nReview and analyze project forecasts and ensure that revenues and margins are accurately forecasted based on finance department guidelines and GAAP; enter the finalized forecast into the ERP software system\nReview and approve monthly project revenue/cost recognition following GAAP\nPrepare, review, and issue client invoices; work with clients, project teams, and the A/R department to ensure timely collection on invoices\nAnalyze project risks and identify opportunities for profitability; make recommendations to the project accounting manager on the appropriate amount of risk or reserve to apply to the project\nTrack project labor and expenses; advise the project team on any budget variations and make appropriate recommendations\nTrack and audit travel and expense expenditures to ensure compliance with company policies\nEnsure compliance with client agreements, billing policies, and internal financial policies; address any adverse findings\nReview month end shipment schedules and work with the greater project accounting team on significant variances related to panel shipments\nCommunicate with the project teams and accounting manager regarding all significant client/project financial matters; participate in monthly project review meetings with the regional accounting manager\nProvide support to financial department leadership during month-end close and in the tracking and analysis of business trends, KPIs, and other financial indicators\nWork to improve financial processes and communication across the firm\nParticipate in the annual external audit\nMake an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team\n What You’ll Bring\nRelevant financial or accounting experience (preferred)\nAdvanced Excel skills\nA working knowledge of equipment and service procurement (preferred)\nAn understanding of financial practices, principles, processes, and systems (preferably in a corporate environment)\nSolid interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills\nThe ability to meet monthly closing and project deadlines\nA bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration\nOur culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Project Accountant, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class professional and a highly effective leader.\nFeel like you're on the path to becoming a Project Accountant but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a world-class Design Group Team Member.\nAt Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.\nBarry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. 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