NuScale Power, LLC Careers

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Senior Project Accounting Manager, the Project Accountant 4 acts as technical and financial liaison between the Project Management team, Finance and Corporate Accounting to quantify estimates, budgets and time-phased cash flows for specific projects and then communicate the financial health of these projects to other departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide continuous improvement for the project accounting and cost reporting processes on projects, ensuring compliance with all internal controls and government account standards, including those for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and external regulations.
2. Coordinate with the more senior project accountants, project managers, project controls and procurement stakeholders to perform project and contract set-up, time collection and project cost allocation analysis, project invoicing and forecasting in Oracle.
3. Work with proposal and commercial teams to provide project review and direction on pricing for new contracts. Review contract and scope language for risk, profitability and margin to meet project financial goals.  Review contracted work breakdown structures provided by the Project Management team to confirm appropriateness for both invoicing and revenue recognition. Set up new projects and contracts in the Oracle ERP systems as part of the project initiation process.
4. Interface with project teams regarding change management issues to quantify and optimize project financial impacts and provide guidance to comply with company financial policies.
5. As a primary user of the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) module in Oracle for projects, work towards becoming an expert in the organization’s information needs and meet those needs through data feeds and standard project processes.
6. Provide guidance and mentoring to more junior-level Project Accountants.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: The individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies. 

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the Corporate Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education:  A minimum of a B.S. degree in Accounting is required.

• Experience: Minimum 5-10 years in a project accounting organization. The following skills and abilities are required:
  • Detailed knowledge and experience with the functions of Oracle
  • Demonstrated proficiency of accounting practices in a multi-project, multi-company environment adhering to SOX
  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of US GAAP and FAR Part 31
  • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to produce work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to communicate with cross-functional teams

• Industry Requirements:  Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.  Ability to lift ten to fifteen pounds.

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay and Benefits: 

The target pay range for this position is $111,105 - $134,093 annually.  The full pay range is $99,611 - $155,803 annually. 

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department. 

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