Project Accountant III

Company Description

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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 nearly 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.

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Job Description

AECOM has an immediate need for a highly talented Project Accountant to support the DCS Finance Team. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement to include a combination of office and remote scheduling and can be based in a number of different locations, including, but not limited to, Houston, TX; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL.

Job responsibilities:

• Perform various aspects of Project Accounting Management including end-to-end project support with mix contract types
• Assist and support internal project manager in the use of project management systems and reports
• Monthly review on projects with internal project team to preemptively identify project issues and highlight to stakeholders
• Prepare various financial reports and provide analysis and recommendations for project performance improvements as and when required
• Assist in identifying, tracking, and reporting on projects in financial distress
• Assist in tracking and elevating aged billed and unbilled receivables
• Administration of the project accounting system
• Ensure internal project accounting policies & procedures are properly adhered to
• Liaise with internal and external auditor and prepare documentation required
• Support internal project manager in reviewing and monitoring project financial status

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or similar curriculum + 4 years of experience supporting analytical accounting reconciliation and auditing or demonstrated equivalency and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Detailed oriented with ability to prioritize work and meet quick turn-around deadlines with limited oversight in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of end-to-end project lifecycle, project accounting concepts & methodology, and contract types
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to produce high-quality analysis
• Work well in a team environment and collaborate with others to accomplish team objectives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint such as pivot table and formulas
• Prior project accounting experience a plus
• Working knowledge of APIC, Oracle, and PM Digital Workbench programs a plus
• Prior experience working with a global company a plus

Additional Information

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future
• Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not offering for this position
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s 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 private-sector 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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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 you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location