JOB SUMMARY: Provide daily financial support to the project including monthly project cost reporting and analysis, month-end close requirements, cash flow tracking/forecasting, vendor payment management, ad-hoc analysis, and general financial support, within tight deadlines. May include direct supervisory responsibilities for entry level Finance positions. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete monthly project cost reporting and distribute to management. Work with project managers to update project cost expectations and communicate all project activity via monthly report/presentation. Be the “go-to” person for financial information.
• Month-end close requirements, including prepare monthly project status and accrual reports, prepare and post applicable charge-outs and earned value journal entries in SAP.
• Meet with stakeholders to forecast cash flow on a routine basis (monthly, quarterly, annually, project life). Prepare detailed cause of change and provide projection to actual variance analysis. Prepare monthly or quarterly G/L lead sheet reconciliations as required by Controllership.
• Maintain PMWeb (project tracking system) to be consistent with SAP (general ledger).
• Review, audit, and approve contract drafts, purchase requisitions, and invoices/payment applications related to project.
• Research vendor payment issues and make recommendations for resolution.
• Assist in the vendor bid and award process including cost comparison and bid review meetings.
• Improve reporting processes using automation whenever possible.
• Perform other Ad-Hoc duties as assigned.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Infrequent local travel. Long distance travel not required.

EDUCATION: High school degree or GED is required. Associate’s degree (AA) is required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics.

EXPERIENCE: 3-5 Years; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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