Project Accountant

The role will be responsible for supporting endtoend project accounting life cycle activities for assigned accounts and projects. The role will be involved with stakeholder coordination to execute processes that will drive the completion of assigned projects. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform moderately complex tasks that support multiple and varied projects in compliance with the contract service level agreement define methodologies and procedures
• May need to provide guidance to junior members of the team
• Reviews project financials for accurate revenue recognition
• Perform indepth project analysis and provide recommendations based on findings
• Support the Team Lead/Manager in handling escalations and managing disputes related to project financials
• Maintains and prepares SOP/DTP of current processes and the incorporate documentation updates
• Participate in auditrelated activities and prepare audit responses
• May support junior members of the team in addressing routine issues within the assigned processes
• Propose alternatives in identified issues and assist in investigating and in resolving common and unusual issues
• Contribute specialized expertise to different assigned projects and may provide key updates to Team Lead and Manager 
• Has advanced knowledge of project accounting providing support for the most complex and/or large scale project
• Makes recommendations for project improvement based on review of financial results and knowledge of project(s). 
• Researches general ledger account reconciliations journal entry preparation and A/R cash adjustments.
• Works with customers or clients to gather and provide information
• May review contracts for additional service opportunities and assist in converting project proposal into project budget.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent relevant courses
• at least 5 years of relevant experience in Accounting/Finance roles
• Knowledge and understanding of endtoend project lifecycle project accounting concepts & methodology and contract types.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office tools & MS Teams application
• Experience in a shared service or captive setup is an advantage.
• Experience working with ERP e.i. Oracle and Blackline Systems is an advantage or other similar platforms and tools

Additional Information : About AECOM AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.   Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity  You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too. Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Remote Work : No Employment Type : Fulltime