Project Accounting Associate

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 114828

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

 

Why Black & Veatch?

 

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.

 

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

 

The Opportunity

As the Project Accounting Associate, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for

•  Performing basic level accounting duties of assigned projects, such as: revenue recognition, transactional accounting and invoicing.
•  Ensures the project is in compliance with contractual obligations, as appropriate.
•  Works under close supervision.

Key Responsibilities

 

• Generates, audits and distributes draft invoices and/or credit memos to Project Management for review based on understanding of contract 
• Obtains appropriate approval and distributes accordingly
• May generate tax calculations to ensure accuracy
• May research past due invoices
• May support project related financial analysis, as assigned by providing requested information  
• May review revenue recognition on project income statement for accuracy and identifies deviations from budget compared to forecast 
• May update business systems with project budget and current project forecasted costs
• May assist in preparation and analysis of budget and forecast 
• May assist to structure and open projects in accounting system
• May administer project cash disbursements for assigned projects
• Communicates project financial information to management for assigned projects 
• Identifies and communicates material variances
• Complexity and volume is limited to transactional level details and basic projects of standard contract terms  
• May assist with audit requests by providing supporting documentation
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvement
• Primary internal clients are project managers, project controls, finance managers and/or finance supervisors 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred  
• Microsoft Office Suite, Basic
• Knowledge of Black and Veatch Systems, Basic
• Knowledge of percent complete accounting, Basic
• Technical accounting knowledge, Basic 
• Organizing
• Planning
• Written Communications
• Informing
• Peer Relationships 

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically 2+ years related experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

FIN: Finance

Job Grade

013

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