Project Analyst

Position Summary :

The Project Analyst works closely with finance and operations to enhance project analysis and reporting capabilities and actively participates in the accounting close process. Duties include the preparation of revenue accruals, month end processing, revenue risk analysis, job cost analysis, assisting with audit, and process improvement as needed. The position offers visibility and interaction with management and opportunities for increasing levels of responsibility. Requirements include a willingness to learn, the ability to thrive in a team environment, a propensity to meet strict deadlines, strong initiative, and the ability to communicate effectively with various levels of the organization.

Essential Functions:

Project Analysis including, but not limited to:

Fielding operations’ requests for financial information and analysis

Fielding external audit requests for reports, analysis, and support

Identifying the financial performance drivers for assigned divisions

Participating in the financial close process:

Assisting in the development and assessment of revenue estimates

Identifying risk to revenue and WIP and preparing appropriate reserves

Preparing standard reporting for distribution to operations

Preparing, reviewing, and processing cost and revenue accruals

Reviewing and processing fixed price contract budget updates

Contract rate testing and contract file organization

Other duties and tasks as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

3-5 years of relevant work experience

Experience with MS Excel advanced functions (Pivot, SUMIF, lookups)

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills; customer service orientation

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms, and operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Competencies:

Team-oriented

Self-motivated

Solid work-ethic

Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies

Pike is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

“Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.