Job
Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Works under direct supervision, completing assigned tasks in support of less complex projects.
Provides various reports as required.
May support project billing through the review and preparation of invoices.
Entry-level position, previous experience may not be required.
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 Bachelor’s degree in finance or other associated degree. Relevant work in lieu of degree considered5+ years’ experienceE&C or similar industry with understanding of projects, contracts and/or service industry is preferredAbility to communicate initiatives, results, and analysisAbility to manage a number of jobs and prioritize deadlinesPrior 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 levelUnderstanding 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 closeoutReview incurred costs to make sure properly reflected on the project;Perform project analysis and prepare reports upon requestPrepare unbilled analysisProject maintenance and various updatesMaintain bill rate schedulesRoutine report preparationReserves, and other project analysis reportsOther project support tasks as assignedTrack status on KPI’s and triggers over portfolio on Data Quality Report and collaborate with the parts involved to maintain the range as requestedParticipate on quarterly basis in Audit Self Testing process, if requiredAny other duties AECOM may reasonably require you to performMaintain, develop and retain the highest appropriate standard of technical skillCommit to continual professional development and learning on relevant technological, business and human relationship mattersStrong analytical, written and verbal skillsAble to demonstrate enthusiasm and driveTakes initiative and is self-motivatedTakes accountability for assigned workStrong organizational skillsAble to maintain confidentialityReliableClient focusedWell presented, with a professional attitudeIs collaborative, demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and engage team membersWilling to share knowledge, experience, ideas and expertise for the betterment of group and selfAbility to work as part of a teamDiligent and able to work consistently to deadlines under tight time framesAccuracy and precision of workExcellent communicator, both oral and writtenMotivated to achieve outcomes in a fast-paced environmentExperience with Oracle is desiredSolid understanding of ExcelAbility to learn new systems