Project Controls/Accounting Assistant - Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC)

SUMMARY

Paragon Professional Services, LLC (Paragon), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is seeking a Project Controls Assistant to support a wide range of environmental projects. Primary duties will include supporting Project Controls and Project Managers, contract management, billing, project reports, and estimates at completion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage the change management process on projects, including tracking and reporting change events.
• Develop and manage subcontract requirements.
• Develop, analyze, interpret, and provide internal distribution of financial information to appraise operating results in terms of profitability and performance against budget.
• Provide services as an 'internal auditor' to ensure financial integrity.
• Assist in developing the project budget from the final bid or estimate.
• Work closely with Project Managers in preparing client billing for work performed.
• Prepare invoice packages containing draft and final invoices for billable projects, including applicable backup for approval by the Project Manager.
• Verify and reconcile accurate project costs and revenue.
• Research unbilled issues to optimize the billing possibilities for the billing period.
• Assist the project management team with all aspects of project accounting from contract award through project completion.
• Analyze project actual, committed, and planned costs on a very detailed basis to assess the appropriate Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Assist Project Managers in the identification and assessment of financial risks.
• Assist with the enforcement of company policies and procedures, and adhering to federal, state and local regulations during the execution of company business.
• Assist in the development and submittal of change orders and manage the change order tracking process.
• Assist Project Managers with detailed and well documented forecasts of costs, revenue, and cash flow.
• Work with Project Managers to prepare project status reports.
• Assist with document management and record retention from project startup to closeout.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum) Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or associate degree with equivalent experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness, desire, and ability to adapt to a changing regulatory climate.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Microsoft® Office Suite with advanced Excel knowledge and skills.
• Experience with cost analysis, budget management, accrual accounting, and procurement. Proficiency in relevant software programs is also required.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy, and strong attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities. 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity and must be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference.  BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/ AA/ Male/ Female/ Disability/ Vets employer.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.