Senior Project Accountant America East

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 over 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

Job requirements:

• 3-4 years experience as a project accountant/ financial analyst/ revenue recognition accountant, preferably in a multinational
• Demonstrable experience operating in a complex, fast paced, international business environment.
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills essential
• Ability to manage details but also understand the “big picture”.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work on a late shift (3PM to 11PM)
• Identifies and executes initiatives and continuous improvements.
• Extensive operations interface and collaboration

Preferred qualifications

• A formal qualification (AAT, part qualification CIMA/ACCA, Accounting/Business degree) could be an advantage but is not a requirement

Primary purpose of the Position

• Responsible for the finances of projects categorized in the C0 to C2 risk category bracket.
• Building and managing relationships with the operations teams to help drive understanding of project financial performance and the management of commercial and financial risks.
• Understanding of contracts and how revenue recognition is impacted will be key in this position as well as providing financial support at bid, set-up, execution, and close out phases of the project lifecycle.
• Monthly accounting cycle responsibilities ensuring that AECOM’s monthly accounts are closed out in a timely manner and in accordance with revenue recognition policies.

Key responsibilities:

• Business Partnering with Project Managers, Project Delivery Teams and Senior Operations Management.
• Participate in project review preparation, execution and follow up.
• Project Commercial & Bid Support.
• Monitor project performance and key indicators. 
• Support Business as required in understanding project performance.
• Monitor and analyze revenue to ensure proper revenue recognition methods used. 
• Understand the commercial and billing requirements of projects, including complex issues.
• Assist in providing guidance to Ops teams on the requirements for DoA approvals where business is operating at risk.
• Month end close, including project revenue adjustments, WIP and loss provision analysis.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting standards across all projects in portfolio and support Ops teams in understanding of documentation requirements to support revenue recognition principles and SOX compliance.
• Internal and external audit support as and when required.

Personal and Behavioral Attributes

• Collaborative and engaging in style and embraces a “best for business” mindset.
• Ethical.
• Well organized with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Must be pro-active and demonstrate ability to see things through to the end.
• Ability to be resourceful, hands on and work both independently and as part of high-performing team.

Additional Information

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 commitmen