Sr Cost Accountant

Pavion and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Sr Cost Accountant to join our corporate team. Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for calculating and recording POC entries Ensure timely review and analysis of various general ledger accounts Prepare journal entries and accruals as appropriate Research and investigate financial variances for monthly fluctuation analysis (P&L and Balance Sheet); resolve in an expeditious manner Complete various monthly and/or quarterly deliverables as assigned Collaborative partnership with Financial Planning and Analysis and Operations teams Support alignment with Shared Service Accounting policies and best practices Prepare business process documentation for core activities Proactive self-starter; agility to work in fast-paced, acquisitive environment and adapt and lead through change Analytical mindset; ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives Able to immerse oneself to understand problems and propose solutions; not opposed to digging into the details Excellent communication skills, intrapersonal skills to interact with and influence various levels of management Experience demonstrates business acumen and solid understanding of POC accounting process and best practices Detail oriented to ensure completeness and accuracy of information Experience meeting tight deadlines Strategizes ways to identify and implement improvements towards process optimization Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting 7+ in accounting to include job cost experience Preferred Qualifications: Prior Project Accounting experience preferred Experience with ERP systems and other support applications is preferred Experience in the application of accrual accounting for hard month-end close cut-off Candidate should be comfortable dealing with complex accounting matters and competency applying US GAAP Strong excel skills (formulas, vlookup, xlookup, pivot tables, etc) Disclaimer: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not be construed as a contract for employment. Pavion is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)