Jacobs - Senior Associate - Project Accounting

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact:

Responsibilities:

- Follows company policies, procedures, and US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), statutory requirements and SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) controls.

- Maintains project setup and project close in appropriate manner to ensure completeness and accuracy of projects evidence.

- Prepares client invoices in accordance with the contract terms.

- Provides month-end reporting on project performance including gross margin variances and all other financial aspects, prepares specialized reports and accounting data analysis.

- Effectively communicates with the project team during the entire life cycle of the project and provides continuous support and guidance.

- Monitors project balances on Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Unbilled and Unearned items, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).

- Prepares various journal entries such as revenue adjustments, cost accruals, provision for loss.

- Liaises with other departments, clients and outside vendors to resolve cross-functional matters.

- Ensures that all deadlines are met.

- Participates in internal and external audits.

- Prepares project specific analysis and ad hoc reporting.

- Interprets accounting data, reviews reports and recommends action to be taken.

- Solves a range of straightforward and medium complex problems.

- Proposes process and system improvements.

- May be requested to provide on-the-job training to new joiners.

- Provides work guidance and support to co-workers.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need?

Qualification, Competencies And Work Experience:

- Master's degree in Finance or Accounting, equivalent major or equivalent experience.

- At least two years of professional accounting experience, preferably within an international business environment (Project Accounting background will be an asset).

- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, especially Oracle Financials.

- Very good MS Excel knowledge.

- Advanced analytical skills, accuracy and focus on details assuring a minimum of rework.