Project Accountant II

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Project Accountant who will be responsible for the financial administration of multiple moderately complex projects of varying sizes and groups of project managers. We are looking for someone who is a fast learner and takes ownership and pride in producing high-quality work. In this role, the selected candidate will review projects for accurate revenue recognition according to generally accepted accounting practices and provide project analysis and recommendation based on findings. This individual will be work closely with the operations team over the complete life cycle of a project, including the bid preparation phase. Reporting to Finance Lead, the project accountant will assist project team with project set up and closeout, monitor projects for contract compliance, monitor project performance and key indicator, ensure the financial impact of change orders are reflected correctly in APIC, and support monthly close activities. The position will be a remote role and can be based anywhere in the US.

Job Description Summary

• Interface regularly with project manager and project delivery team.
• Assist Project Manager with project setup and closeout, and monitor projects for contract compliance
• Monitor project performance and key indicators: support PM as required in understanding project performance
• Monitor & analyze revenue to ensure proper revenue recognition methods used; be able to explain key project metrics and lead indicators.
• Assist Finance Lead in identifying, tracking, and reporting on projects in financial distress
• Assist in tracking and elevating aged billed and unbilled receivables
• Support Finance Lead in monthly close activities
• Provide support to junior members of the team in addressing routine and/or technical issues
• 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
• Perform ad-hoc assignments as and when required Support internal project manager in reviewing and monitoring project financial status
• Works under limited supervision

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or a related field + 2 years of relevant project accounting experience, or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Detailed oriented with ability to prioritize work, navigate ambiguity, and meet quick turn-around deadlines with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical capabili