Aviat Networks, (NASDAQ: AVNW) works to provide dependable wireless transport products, services and support to our customers, building the foundation for an LTE and 5G broadband future. With more than one million systems sold into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and private network operators including state/local government, utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high performance products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer experience. Aviat Networks is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

The Sr Project Accountant for Latin America (LATAM) will be responsible for overseeing, managing and ensuring the accuracy of revenue actuals & forecasts within the sector. This role involves monitoring and updating cost tracking for projects across LATAM, coordinating and processing invoices within Oracle, analyzing and overseeing Deferred Revenue accounts, and managing the uploading and updating of project budgets within PA module of Oracle. Additionally, this position involves providing support and coordinating activities with Order Management, Program Managers, the Financial Team, and the Operational Team. Reporting directly to the Project Accounting Manager for Americas, this role plays a crucial part in maintaining financial integrity and facilitating efficient project management within the region.

Responsibilities:

·       Control, Follow Up and Update of Revenue Forecast and Actual of the region.                 

·       Prepare Corporate Report of Revenue, Cost and Margin (Comparative Actual vs. Forecast) for LATAM

·       MLA revenue forecast review working closely to PM and with the Business Process Modeling Sr Manager in monthly basis.

·       Update Cost Tracking Analysis and review it with the PMs in monthly basis, with an additional purpose for Revenue recognition (cost based).

·       Review and Track of Deferred Revenue account and balance.

·       Review and analyze Corporate Actual Revenue Report providing comments on variation and follow-up to pending items to assure that monthly or quarterly actual revenue is in line with the forecast considered for that period.

·       Control implemented and reported on monthly basis to inform the status on the unapplied cash and unbilled account including a forecast with a promise date of invoicing.

·       Assurance and Follow Up to release the weekly billing in the LATAM projects.

·       Weekly meeting with OM team to track and follow-up of the Equipment and OEM orders for the product revenue forecast of the region.

·       Monthly Meeting with Operational team to review and track the Field Services Revenue

·       Monthly review of the Revenue reported by period with LATAM's Financial Manager.

·       Monthly Review and Control of the Deferred Revenue Accounts (Unbilled & Unearned)

Qualifications & Competencies:

·       Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or engineering.

·       5+ years' experience in technology and telecommunications companies

·       Proficient with Oracle ERP System, Excel, and Word

·       High knowledge of Incoterms and Revenue Recognition rules

·       Ability to multitask, have good organizational and time management skills

·       Proficient with MS Excel and PowerPoint; prior experience with PowerBI or other dashboarding tools a plus.

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·       Knowledge in accounting principles

·       Teamwork Skills and commitment to achieving goals timely

·       Customer Orientation

·       Communication skills

·       Result orientation

·       Travel Requirements: Corporate meetings or training.

• ·       Must be proficient in English language: Written and Verbal.