Accountant - Project Lead

Accountant - Project Lead

Description:
This position ensures support to teams Intellectual Properties (IP) and Knowledge Management
(KM) for International Business Unit, mainly Technology Center in Pittsburgh and the industrial plants in the U.S. Also, integrates and manages data bases and libraries, connects U.S. and international teams from Brazil.

Activities:
• Performs searches of patents and scientific articles for technical staff, assisting in the analysis of documentation and supporting the next steps
• Coordinates patents management to include: patent searches-both patentability and freedom to operate, invalidity studies, US prosecution procedures, patent disclosure mining, patent docket management, etc.
• Disseminates and trains staff in knowledge base, summary of electronic journals, knowledge
communities and encourages the registration, protection and sharing of knowledge.
• Integrates and organizes library collections of existing libraries with the current physical modules (scanning, registration, acquisition and loan)
• Provides guidance regarding emission standards for reports, studies, opinions and technical Information

EDUCATION/SKILLS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
• 5-10 years experience in a project or cost accounting environment
• knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP, Wennsoft Job Cost, FRx, Genesis Time Keeping Software, MS Office programs
• must have the ability to solve problems and manage tasks with minimal supervision
• must be detail oriented, have the ability to multi-task, and work under deadlines
• interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• must keep up with daily, weekly, and monthly tasks routinely
• must be flexible to learn new duties as required

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists project managers in maintaining job records, creating project estimates and tracking job progress.
• Sets all jobs in the accounting system to ensure that revenue is accrued correctly and completes month end revenue recognition process.
• Creates and produces reports related to job progress, receivables and revenue
• Sets up new clients and maintains client records.
• Oversees and processes all accounts receivable items including invoices, credits, etc. and co-ordinates timely AR collections with project managers.
• Processes weekly payroll and handles any employee questions related to payroll.
• Coordinates the monthly closing schedule and reporting process.
• Provides reports and input to monthly reporting as assigned
• Assists and backup of other accounting functions as needed