DIRECTV Enterprises-JOBS,USA

Job Title:    Project Accountant
Employer:    DIRECTV Enterprises
City:    El Segundo, CA
Job Description Job Title Project Accountant Full TimePart Time Full Time Location El Segundo CA Position Summary DIRECTV Inc is seeking a full time project accountant to work closely with project managers to devise and manage all financial aspects of our engineering product development projects
As an integral part of the project management team the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with budget development project financial forecasting and development of other project metrics as well as generating project analytics such as cost to complete burn rate analysis and cause of change cost assessments for our engineering projects Primary Responsibilities Manage all financial aspects of a sophisticated broadcast product development project Interface with engineering groups procurement project managers and corporate finance departments to provide integration and analytics for product development projects Work with project managers and project sponsors to develop project budgets Work with the project manager or project executives on cost control and overall project costs as they relate to budgeted amounts and their impact on project profitability Prepare and manage project financial dashboards including monthly project analytics Communicate with Project Managers and engineering personnel on change orders and other contract modifications approvals and additional services Maintain the online financial folders for all projects with all the appropriate documents including variance analysis capital purchases labor consumption and monthly invoices in accordance with standard procedures Recommend and implement agreed process improvements Prepare special project analyses for the project teams Perform additional assignments as directed by the Accounting Supervisor Knowledge Skills and Experience A bachelors degree in business or engineering with detailed knowledge of project contracts and change order documents Must have excellent communication and writing skills and at least three years of experience in project accounting Strong project budgeting experience Strong accounting and analytical ability minimum three years of progressive industry experience High level of discretion and confidentiality related to sensitive or confidential information Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities Problemsolving skills and analysis ability to identify and resolve complex accounting issues Prior working knowledge of accounting based software Computer literate with advanced Excel and Word skills Ability to work in a fast paced environment Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a timesensitive manner Strong communications skills (verbal and written) Dynamic proactive resourceful and practical Work Conditions middot Overtime may be required in meet project deadlines middot Sitting for extended periods of time middot Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard mouse and other devices and objects middot Physically able to participate in training sessions presentations and meetings middot Some travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with clients stakeholders or offsite personnel For consideration please email your resume with a salary history to BPerrottaDIRECTVcom mailtoBPerrottaDIRECTVcom
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