Project Accountant - Military veterans preferred

Job Summary

AECOM is the world’s premier infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for generations to come.

US AECOM Industrial Maintenance, Inc. is looking for a Project Accountant for our Maintenance division on the Shell Cracker Plant Facility. We have 2 potential locations for this position, Monaca, PA, USA or Calgary, AB, Canada.

Your responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for accounting activities for the designated project including understanding of the job cost data capture, billings and sales agreements/contracts

• Prepare accounting period-end entries and maintain the accounting records in accordance with policies and controls including preparation of relevant reconciliations

• Preparation of the monthly financial performance report including management discussion comments, Variance analysis

• Prepare 12-month rolling forecast

• Administration of project set-up and closures in ERP system

• Focal point of contact for the Operations Project / Site Manager related to any Finance & Accounting issue within specified scope.

• Comply with US GAAP, SOX and AECOM standards, policies, processes and controls for all accounting activities.

• Provide support and justification for audit requests

• Provide training and mentorship to other finance team members

• Collaborate with cross-functional groups when required

• Other ad hoc inquiries as they arise

Conditions of Employment for this position are:

1. For positions that fall into the list of required positions within the AECOM Oil & Gas Background Check policy, qualified applicants who are offered, and accept, the role must complete a satisfactory pre-employment Background Check. This may consist of all or a combination of the following: Canadian Criminal Record check, an Employment Verification and/or an Education and Accreditation Verification.

2. For positions that fall into the list of required positions within the AECOM Oil & Gas Alcohol & Drug (A&D) policy, qualified applicants who are offered, and accept, a position must provide evidence of a satisfactory Alcohol & Drug test in accordance with the Company's Alcohol & Drug Policy. In order to be valid, the test must have been conducted at the direction of AECOM - O&G Business Unit.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree + 4 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience

• CPA Designation with experience in Project Accounting or large firms

• Experience with Financial ERP system (i.e. CostPoint, JDE, Oracle)

• Strong communication skills - Verbal and Written

• Able to work independently and in a team environment

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Detail and results oriented individual with the ability to prioritize and multitask

• Intermediate computer skills : MS office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

• Able to travel, when required

• Must be willing to be onsite at Client location, when required.

• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Valid Work Visa is required.

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

• Physically able, with or without an accommodation, to work in indoor and outdoor environments with uneven terrain. Variable environmental conditions include heat, dusts, noise, and chemicals.

• Position will include conducting field work and wearing associated personal protective equipment, including but not limited to gloves, safety glasses/goggles, safety shoes/boots, hard hat, and hearing protection.

• No Relocation assistance and/or Per Diem.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or Equivalent (Candidates pursuing designation or Foreign designation may be considered)

• Minimum of 3 years of experience both in Canada and USA.

What We Offer

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Maintenance

Business Line Commercial O&M

Business Group Management Services Group (MS)

Country United States of America

Position Status Full Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 260487BR

Clearance Required No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.