Accountant - (Oracle Project Portfolio Management - Functional Administrator)

About this role

Overview

Who We Are:

As a privately held, U.S.-owned and operated company, Crowley provides services to 36 nations and island territories. Our purpose is to bravely advance what's possible to elevate people and planet, with our core values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive guiding everything we do.

By expanding and innovating our services, we have expanded our footprint in services within the Logistics, Land Transportation, Shipping, Wind and Fuel industries. Crowley and its affiliated companies have generated more than $3.5 billion in annual revenue through our people's focus on excellence and a culture that values everyone's voices and collaboration. 

To continue laying the groundwork and challenge what's possible for our business, we seek to partner with individuals ready to elevate their careers with us.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

Serves as the functional administrator and subject matter expert for Oracle Project Portfolio Management (PPM) across the organization. This role owns the monthly PPM accounting close, prepares and posts PPM journals, and acts as the go-to resource for PPM functionality across business units, including costing, project billing, contracts and revenue, grants, and capital projects flowing to Fixed Assets. Gathers business requirements and designs configuration solutions that are executed by IT, and supports the ongoing implementation and expansion of Oracle PPM. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can write clear functional specifications for IT and also independently build reporting and automation solutions as business needs and automation opportunities arise. Performs all duties in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Key Responsibilities: Provide accurate, timely, and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of project financial information, and ensure Oracle PPM supports the business effectively.

Functional Administration and System Design

• Act as functional administrator and subject matter expert for Oracle PPM across Project Costing, Project Billing, Contracts/Revenue Management, Grants, and Capital Projects/Fixed Assets integration.
• Gather and document business requirements and design configuration solutions based on in-depth knowledge of PPM capabilities.
• Prepare functional specifications and partner with IT to execute configuration, enhancements, and integrations; lead testing (SIT/UAT) and validate results.
• Support the implementation and expansion of Oracle PPM to new business units and processes, including quarterly Oracle release testing.
• Develop and maintain standard processes, SOPs, and training materials for common PPM processes used across business units.

Accounting and Month-End Close

• Own the monthly PPM accounting close, including cost collection and accounting processes, exception resolution, and period close.
• Prepare and post PPM journals and provide support to other accountants posting PPM-related journal entries.
• Reconcile PPM subledger activity to the General Ledger and investigate and resolve variances.
• Ensure accurate transaction flow from AP, AR, Cost Management, and Intercompany into Projects and the General Ledger.
• Primary point of contact for auditor requests related to PPM.

Business Unit Support and Troubleshooting

• Provide functional support to the dedicated teams responsible for project creation, grant/award setup, project billing, and capitalization, and troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise.
• Investigate and resolve transaction, integration, and accounting issues across PPM and related Oracle modules.
• Serve as the escalation point for PPM questions from business units.

Analysis, Automation, and Process Improvement

• Analyze project financial data to identify trends, data quality issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Design and independently build reports, dashboards, and automation tools (e.g., OTBI, BI Publisher, Smart View, Power BI, Excel/VBA, Power Automate) to meet business needs, particularly where IT capacity is limited.
• Identify and lead process improvements and automation within project accounting.
• Establish and enforce data governance standards for project setup, maintenance, and closure.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Project Managers and Operations teams to improve PPM data quality at the source.
• Partner with accounting teams across business units that interact with PPM and the General Ledger to ensure consistent processes and an accurate close.
• Collaborate with IT, FP&A, and Controllership leadership on system priorities and enhancements.

Qualifications

Education & Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field; or a combination of post high school and equal experience may be substituted for education.

Experience:

• 3+ years of accounting experience, with preferred hands-on experience with Oracle PPM (Projects). Functional knowledge of Project Costing, Billing, Contracts/Revenue, Grants, and Capital Projects, and their integration with AP, AR, GL, Fixed Assets, Cost Management, and Intercompany. Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations. Oracle Cloud implementation or expansion experience preferred. Experience in a multi-business-unit or project-intensive environment preferred. A demonstrated willingness to learn and develop knowledge across these areas is essential..

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge with Oracle ERP and related Oracle modules. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365. Experience with SQL, Power BI, or similar reporting and automation tools preferred. Demonstrated willingness to learn new tools and build solutions independently.

 Other:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish). Knowledge of data analysis techniques and methodology. Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of accounting, including revenue recognition and grant accounting.

What We Offer? 

We inspire top talent by offering a comprehensive and competitive package that supports the diverse needs of our people—on land, at sea, in offices, and remotely.

Our Total Rewards include:

• Competitive pay with recognition programs 
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and paid vacation and holidays
• Leave and family support: parental leave and sick leave
• Learning and growth: access to training and development for continuous skill development
• Well-being resources: Employee Assistance Program, wellness program, and gym membership discounts

At Crowley, we invest in you—your success, your health, and your future.