Senior Operations Accountant- PowerFLX

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Position Purpose and Context:
The Senior Operations Accountant supports PowerFLX’s accounting and operational finance activities related to EPC and project-based work. This role focuses on accurate job cost accounting, month-end close support, operational reporting, and compliance with GAAP and company financial policies. The role provides reliable financial data to Project Management and Operations teams to enable informed decision-making and disciplined cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

Reports To: Controller
- PowerFLX

Work Location: 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041

• Financial Close & Reporting — Prepare and post journal entries related to labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, inventory, and project accruals.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by preparing schedules, analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of project-level financial reporting, including cost, margin, and variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audits by providing timely, accurate documentation.

• Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Analysis — Maintain accurate project cost records within ERP systems, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Assist with cost-to-complete updates and percent-complete calculations for project reporting.
• Analyze project cost variances and collaborate with Project Management to understand drivers and impacts.
• Support project setup, budget maintenance, and project closeout activities.
• Ensure alignment between project budgets, actual costs, and forecasted results.
• Work cross-functionally with Project Management, Procurement, and Operations to resolve cost discrepancies, improve data accuracy, and support project performance.

• Revenue, Billing & Change Management — Support customer billing processes, including progress, milestone, and time-and-materials invoicing in coordination with Project Management and Finance leadership.
• Reconcile billed revenue to project records and the general ledger.
• Assist with tracking change orders and contract modifications from an accounting and reporting perspective.
• Support accounts receivable analysis, including retainage tracking and billing reconciliation.

• Cost Control & Compliance — Support compliance with prevailing wage, certified payroll, and applicable state and local labor requirements when applicable.
• Assist with sales/use tax tracking and coordination with Tax and Payroll teams.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation to support internal controls and audit requirements.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in operational accounting.
• Support ERP data integrity, job cost accuracy, and reporting reliability related to project and operational accounting.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Master’s degree or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of project accounting experience, preferably EPC, construction or engineering services.
• Strong understanding of Contract Accounting, Revenue Recognition, and ASC 606, including percent-complete (PoC) methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting methods, internal controls, and compliance standards.
• Deadline-driven, fast paced construction project environments
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and project modules.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a…