Project Accountant Senior Analyst

About The Role

• Supports moderately complex project(s), working under general supervision.
• Prepares various financial reports and provides analysis and recommendations based on findings.
• Requires a proven ability to apply professional concepts in a productive, consistent manner. Maintains records according to generally accepted accounting practices.
• Performs audits and generates special financial reports.
• Reviews projects for accurate revenue recognition and provides project analysis and recommendations based on findings. Responsibilities :
• The Project Accountant is responsible for completing tasks and roles required either as an Assigned PA or member of the PA Pool staff.
• To provide the support to properly maintain projects and properly recognize revenues.
• The PA have the overall technical, interpersonal competency, and communication capabilities, to provide the tasks required.
• The role will have significant interface with local and onshore staff in the execution of this role.
• Exercises experience and sound judgement in assessing complex project needs when required
• Qualifications
• Minimum of Bachelors degree in finance or other associated degree. Relevant work in lieu of degree considered
• 5+ years experience
• E&C or similar industry with understanding of projects, contracts and / or service industry is preferred
• Ability to communicate initiatives, results, and analysis
• Ability to manage a number of jobs and prioritize deadlines
• Prior experience in Oracle is highly advantageous, and strong in Excel is highly advantageous
• Additional Information
• The expertise and requirements will vary based on tasks assigned and will change over time. The following areas are examples of what may be required depending on level
• Understanding of both T&M and percent of completion revenue recognition type contracts (or acumen to quickly learn and understand)
• Assist with project setup, project monitoring, system updating and closeout
• Review incurred costs to make sure properly reflected on the project;
• Perform project analysis and prepare reports upon request
• Prepare unbilled analysis
• Project maintenance and various updates
• Maintain bill rate schedules
• Routine report preparation
• Reserves, and other project analysis reports
• Other project support tasks as assigned
• Track status on KPIs and triggers over portfolio on Data Quality Report and collaborate with the parts involved to maintain the range as requested
• Participate on quarterly basis in Audit Self Testing process, if required
• Any other duties AECOM may reasonably require you to perform
• Maintain, develop and retain the highest appropriate standard of technical skill
• Commit to continual professional development and learning on relevant technological, business and human relationship matters
• Strong analytical, written and verbal skills
• Able to demonstrate enthusiasm and drive
• Takes initiative and is self-motivated
• Takes accountability for assigned work
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Reliable
• Client focused
• Well presented, with a professional attitude
• Is collaborative, demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and engage team members
• Willing to share knowledge, experience, ideas and expertise for the betterment of group and self
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Diligent and able to work consistently to deadlines under tight time frames
• Accuracy and precision of work
• Excellent communicator, both oral and written
• Motivated to achieve outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Oracle is desired
• Solid understanding of Excel
• Ability to learn new systems

Skills Required

KPI, Oracle, Excel