Project Accountant Iii

Job Description
AECOM is seeking an experienced Project Accountantwho will be responsible for working closely with project teams on the financial administration of multiple projects of varying sizes and complexities.
In this role, the selected candidate will review projects for accurate revenue recognition according to generally accepted accounting practices and provide project analysis and recommendations based on findings. This individual will be working closely with the operations team over the complete life cycle of a project, including the bid preparation phase. Reporting to the Finance Lead, the project accountant will also assist project teams with project set ups and closeouts, monitoring projects for contract compliance, monitoring project performance and key indicators, ensuring that the financial impacts of change orders are reflected correctly in our Oracle and Workbench programs, and supporting monthly close activities.
This position offers a remote work arrangement and can be located anywhere in the US.Candidates must be willing to work between Eastern Standard Time and Central Standard Time.
Job Description Summary
Interface regularly with project manager and project delivery team
Assist Project Manager with project setup and closeout, monitor projects for contract compliance
Monitor project performance and key indicators. Support PM in understanding and assessing project performance, providing recommendations for project performance improvements as required
Perform ad-hoc assignments as required to support internal project manager in reviewing and monitoring project performance
Participate in monthly project reviews with internal project teams to preemptively identify project issues
Monitor and 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
Support Finance Lead in monthly close activities
Assist in tracking and elevating aged billed and unbilled receivables
Work with other Finance team members in addressing routine and/or technical issues
Administration of the project accounting system
Ensure proper adherence to internal project accounting policies and procedures
Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing documentation as required