Project Accountant

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to be based in Sacramento, California.

JOB SUMMARY:

The selected individual will work on one of AECOM's largest infrastructure programs. Under the Project Accounting Manager and the Lead Project Accountant, the Project Accountant performs as a team member who is responsible for the audit and review of expense reports, Travel Request Forms, Travel Expense Claims, and respective supporting documentation and assures submitted documentation adheres to the client's travel guidelines policy. The position will involve interaction and problem-solving with Travelers, Task Leads, and Project Accounting Manager.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the PDS Project Accounting team with the review of the TRF/TEC travel documents in the RAS SharePoint site.
• Provide travel guideline guidance to traveler and/or proxy as it relates to completing a TRF/TEC.
• Provide training to new staff regarding travel guideline and completion of TRF/TEC.
• Communicate and follow up with traveler or proxy and/or regarding resolution of discrepancies of supported documentation.
• Coordinates and communicates the need for travel cost transfers as needed.
• Provide ongoing guidance and feedback to the travelers and encourage competent performance while ensuring adherence to project schedules and deadlines.
• Prepare completed approved TRF/TEC package to send to Subcontractors & JV Partners to be included with their monthly invoice.
• Prepare supporting documents for inclusion in monthly billing to client.
• Audit RAS TRF/TEC travel sharepoint site for outstanding TRF/TEC
• Assist with the Subcontractor invoice review and preparation process.
• Cross train on other Project Accounting Team duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned, commensurate with financial/accounting needs.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent organization skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Multi-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service attitude
• Understanding of Accounting software as well as, techniques of preparing, producing, and disseminating information

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
• Sponsorship assistance to work in the US is not offered in this role.
• Offered rate of compensation for California will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $63,283.93 - $110,746.88
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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 commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10094544

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Finance

Work Location Model: Hybrid