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| Date Posted | September 20, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Accounting |
| Telecommute? | Hybrid |
| Job Status | Full-time |
| Salary | Not Specified |
Description:
ERM is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Project Accountant, Complex Projects to join our North America Finance team. Working closely with the North America Finance Controller and North America Regional Manager under the Complex Programs, this position will provide functional project accounting support to Project Managers and Partners regarding complex client projects within the region. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional seeking to join a well-positioned global environmental leader in an exciting and growing industry.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors in accounting from an accredited university preferred.
- 3-5 years of project accounting experience; professional services experience preferred.
- Strong analytical and communication skills that enable complex problems and solutions to be effectively articulated to all levels of the organization.
- Well versed in multiple reporting tools including Excel, ERP reports, Data Warehouse reporting and experience using mid- to high-level accounting software packages (such as BST, Deltek, Oracle)
- Ability to work with minimal direction in a highly collaborative manner to meet required deadlines and perform all necessary tasks
- “Hands-on” professional with a strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Requires an in-depth knowledge of project setup, project budgeting, revenue recognition requirements, complex billing, and risk management.
RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
- Collaborate with Project Accountants, Project Managers and Business Unit Leadership related to project set-up and budgeting, revenue recognition, WIP, billing, collections, risk management, and project level financial performance reporting specific to the clients under the Complex Programs
- Assist in the extraction and assessment of various and routine data requests from the accounting system
- Coordinate and perform updates to billing rate schedules, employee billing titles, and employee billing classifications as applicable.
- Perform staff utilization reporting as needed.
- Assist in evaluating, develop, and implement project accounting tools and processes that enhance and improve overall results.
- Responsible for ensuring invoicing ERM’s more complex clients are being sent out timely and accurately by Project Accountants
- May be responsible for invoicing ERM’s more complex clients
- Creating and coordinate the Diverse Business Enterprise (DBE) and DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) reporting to the applicable Complex clients
- Ability to review contracts, conduct internal audits, and make recommendations to Project Accountants, Partners, and Project Managers as needed.
- Partner with Accounts Payable to confirm vendor payments align with Complex client’s contractual agreements.
- Liaison between Operational and Finance functions as needed.
- Routinely discuss projects lifecycle with Account Directors, Client Managers, Partners, Project Managers, and all other involved stakeholders
- Other relevant tasks are assigned by Regional Manager – Complex Programs Accounting
For the Project Accountant, Complex Projects position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $59,356 – $67,532. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job is also eligible for bonus pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.
You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Apply:
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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