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Project Cost Analyst

Pike Engineering
Allentown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026

SUMMARY:

The Project Controls Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of project accounting, maintaining all aspects of project data entry and its associated control environment for United Grid Solutions (a Pike Company). He or she will manage and coordinate the processes and workflow with project controllers and billers, work closely with finance and operations to enhance project data entry accuracy and processing timeliness.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Create, document and analyze project accounting processes
  • Maintain, revise and oversee the Company’s standard cost system for United Grid Solutions
  • Supervise monthly project accounting exception reporting and month end closing activities for GP
  • Analyze cost data, estimate financial performance of the project and provide revenue recognition
  • Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of overall project budget and financial status
  • Conduct monthly review process with project managers to evaluate project performance
  • Work with contract administration to prepare project accounting set-up
  • Monitor the coding of timesheets, purchase orders, and vendor invoicing
  • Facilitate weekly/monthly/milestone invoice generation
  • Journal entry prep and standard accruals
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates daily Project Controls, Cost Scheduler, and Billers work


Education:

  • Required High school degree or GED.
  • Required A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or University in Business or experience equivalent to 5 years.
  • Preferred Master’s Degree in Business or Data Analytics


Experience

  • 3-5 Year(s) Experience in project controls, project management, accounting




OTHER SKILLSAND ABILITIES:

Proficient use of Microsoft Office, specially Excel, high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, proficient data entry skills, strong interpersonal skills, experience with GP, experience with Oracle (preferred)




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



United Grid Solutions is an equal opportunity employer


EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

United Grid Solutions is a Non-Union Company

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