Senior Project Accountant

Job Description

The Senior Project Accountant supports the Financial Controllers and Business/Service Line Directors with Finance Business Partnering and project control for the entity/business. Delivers meaningful, accurate and timely management reporting & analysis on business performance and supports execution of financial planning. Point of contact for question on the planning process, management reporting and business analysis.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk.

• Provides accurate and timely accounting, reporting and project control for assigned projects.

• Analyzes cost reports and meets frequently with the Business Partner and Project Managers to review status of projects for invoicing, WIP, cost, profitability and cash flow.

• Directly responsible for monthly close cycle for assigned business segment:  project review, cost accruals, margin analysis, income statement review/adjustments, along with project/segment reports.

• Prepares projects/segment monthly income statement and backlog reforecast.

• Sets up and maintains projects on an in-house accounting system according to contract terms.

• Reviews project contracts and additional service requests to understand the financial requirements for each project.

• Tracks and inputs budget/cost data for assigned projects. Ensures that projects are reasonable and recognize revenue using the POC method per IFRS standards.

• Prepares client invoices and answers project inquiries from staff, vendors, or clients, and communicates financial information to project managers and other stakeholders.

• Maintains digital project accounting files. May provide accounting support to other staff as needed. May be asked to train, educate or guide non-financial staff on accounting procedures.

• Able to meet deadlines.

Job Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States, without restrictions.

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.

• Have 5 years or more of relevant Project Accounting experience.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Familiar with modern office methods, practices, procedures, and equipment, as well as filing systems and business letter writing and competent in correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and advance arithmetic.

• Computer literate. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.

What’s in it for you?

At Fugro, our people are truly our number one priority and are central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture: we are determined to deliver, we prepare for tomorrow, we do what’s right, and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is seeded by our values and fueled by a passion for learning, developing leadership behaviors, transparency, and accountability.

Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programs.

We value the mental, physical, and financial health of our employees and their families and offer a variety of flexible work models. Additionally, Fugro USA’s comprehensive benefits package ensures you have choices that fit your needs at any life stage.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**.**

Fugro USA posting Disclaimer

Fugro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly at 713-369-5600, option 5 or recruiting.usa@fugro.com.

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