Project Accountant - Order to Cash

A US subsidiary of a growing privately held (non-PE) global manufacturer, distributor and servicer of packaging equipment is looking for a Project Accountant - Order to Cash, an in-office position, for their North American operations in the Johns Creek area. This is a great opportunity for someone who has experience with, and enjoys working in, the order to cash cycle of a custom manufacturer or distributor.

Summary Responsibilities:
The Project Accountant - Order to Cash is responsible for the accounting (journal entries) and monitoring of the financial aspects of each machine order through the completion of the manufacturing/delivery and payment collection process. This role works closely with sales, application engineers and project managers and investigating variances, approving project changes, and ensuring that project/milestone billings are issued to customers and payments collected.  This position also assists with month-end closing, reporting (including inventory, A/R, backlog), audits, and, as needed, other ad hoc projects.  The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the accounts receivable process, is detail-oriented, and demonstrates leadership skills.

Candidate Skills, Qualifications, Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Project Accounting (from order to collection), preferably in custom manufacturing & distribution
• SAP experience is required
• Accounting degree is required. Potential Exception: significant experience in this functional role may be considered lieu of degree.
• Advanced Excel working knowledge - Pivot tables, VLookup, formulas - required
• Sales Force experience is desired
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal, diplomacy, and relationship skills.  Able to enforce standards.