Project Accounting Analyst

About The Role

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 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