Under general supervision of the FMS Project Finance Manager prepare both internal JCI and customer monthly accounting and financial reporting packages as required for the Facility Management (FM) account and contract as well as additional reports and financial analyses.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

1. Approves or prepares as necessary, journal entries as they relate to project revenues, expenses, and accruals.
2. Prepares written monthly variance and trend analysis for the account and communicates to management at the account.
3. Prepares basic financial and operational analysis of the monthly financial results. Work with the account management staff to understand the drivers causing the budget versus actual variances and, when necessary, recommends corrective action.
4. Provides accounting and analytical financial support to account management by working as a financial partner in analyzing ways to improve the profitability of their operations.
5. Makes a recommendation to record monthly project reserves and deferrals (revenue/cost) as necessary.
6. Assists in the creation of documentation to ensure consistent application and/or interpretation of process or policies.
7. Assists account management staff in development of plans and forecasts. Reviews such plans and forecasts to determine the integrity of data submitted and uploads to financial system.
8. Reviews contracts to ensure compliance with external rules, guidelines and/or regulations.
9. Maintains project contract summary information and updates accordingly with changes that impact accounting and billing matters.
10. Participates in the start-up and close-out of contracts to facilitate the resolution of financial and accounting issues in a timely manner.
11. Supports audit activities as needed or requested.
12. Must be a team player committed to working in a quality environment and willing to perform any other non-specific job related duties as requested.

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. Minimum of three years of finance and accounting is required and a broad knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Proficiency with MS Excel and other MS Office tools is required. Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Oracle, Hyperion and/or other relational databases is a plus. Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.