Accountant

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 133 offices in 49 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced, self-driven, detailed oriented Accountant to assist with all aspects of the corporate finance function. The person will demonstrate an appropriate understanding/working knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.  The Accountant will provide support to the team and business units as required, including assistance with the development of ad hoc financial analyses.

On-site presence is required in the NYC office three days out of the work week. Requirements may change depending on our business needs. 

Specifically, the Accountant will:

• Assist on processing the employee expense reimbursements and postings.
• Assist on AP Journal postings and other journal reclass, adjustments, etc.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial reports in line with monthly reporting timetable.
• Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations along with supporting documentation.
• Month end closing journal entries in accordance with US GAAP standards & SOX (prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, etc.), allocations of shared overhead expenses across all entities and prepare related account reconciliations.
• Liaise with other T&T Accountants across the group to reconcile inter-company transactions with all global entities.
• Take full ownership of the USA intercompany matrix.
• Supports audit requirements including internal, external, and compliance audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and suggest how improvements can be implemented.
• Provide accurate and high-quality information on a timely basis.
• Ensure SOX and T&T standard procedures and policies are applied.
• Assists with special projects and ad hoc requests.

Qualifications

1. Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is preferred.
• One to four years post-graduate experience in accounting function is preferred.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company, UK or reporting to a UK parent company is a plus.
• Experience working in a professional services or consulting environment is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 accounting software is a plus.
• Experience with Sarbanes Oxley reporting standards is a plus.

1. Key Attributes  

• Strong organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Strong team skills, collaborating with and supporting colleagues when required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy level.
• Resilient character, comfortable to operate in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
• Self-starter who takes initiative to improve both the finance team and the Company’s performance.
• Results driven with a pro-active approach and a “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality always displaying high level of integrity.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills with a strong emphasis on Excel.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $65K-$80K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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