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TAIT Towers Associate Project Accountant in Lititz, Pennsylvania
TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics
Position Purpose
The Associate Project Accountant is responsible for preparing project financial reports, month-end files, and management information reporting. Collaborating across functions, this position ensures project leadership is well-informed about project status, risks, and achievements. The ability to multitask, be hands-on, and work independently is critical, given the daily and monthly projects that arise, often requiring immediate attention.
Essential Responsibilities
Assist with the timely and accurate production of monthly accounts, including variance analysis
Responsible for period end closing and associated journal entries
Enhance financial process improvements, working with Information Systems and SME’s
Prepare project financial data and improve visibility on project costs
Manage the accounting and costing systems to ensure that all information is accurately recorded and invoiced in the ERP system
Support the Project Management team and other departments with setting up project codes, support them with their project budgets and forecasts, invoicing and revenue recognition and cost estimating
Ensure contract sales are correctly invoiced in a timely manner, including accuracy of project payment schedules and milestones against contracted value
Assist in interim and year-end Audit’s: revenue selections, job cost testing and inventory price testing
Enhance audit process improvements, working across departments to ensure accurate controls
Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.
Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company.
To perform this position successfully, each essential responsibility/accountability must be fulfilled satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the responsibilities and accountabilities outlined above.
Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year accounting experience or relevant internship(s)
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Proven and demonstrated experience in successfully managing deadlines.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. The employee regularly operates a computer, including typing, using a mouse or keyboard, and viewing the screen for extended periods. While the role does not require regular lifting or physical exertion, there may be occasional onboarding programs or training opportunities that create opportunities for more exposure to physical tasks or new environments (sites, venues, etc.)
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TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.