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Accounting - Finance
Project Accountant
Accounting - Finance
#540391
Remote / WFH
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Project Accountant to work in our Toronto office. Our Project Accountants form an integral part of our finance teams! This position is imperative to the commercial management of contracts throughout the lifecycle of projects. We strive to hire and develop highly engaged skilled professionals that will provide consistent billing and financial support for our business and our project managers/directors!
The opportunity
Partner with Project Managers to review and monitor project performance, including variance analysis, earned value, cash flow and profitability.
Understand contracts, project schedules, budgets and commercial risks. Work with Project Managers to develop forecasts and review budgets and resourcing plans.
Prepare client invoices in accordance with company procedures, client requirements and terms and conditions of the contract. Monitor invoice aging and handle cash collections.
Understand sub consultant contracts. Establish and maintain sub-consultant purchase orders and process invoices.
Ability to recognize project risks and work with Project Managers to find solutions and assess the impact on project finances.
Extensive interaction with project teams, clients and sub-consultants using critical thinking, qualitative input, and influence to ensure financial health of projects.
Provide project updates to Finance Manager on monthly basis, or more frequently as issues arise. Share valuable insights into the financial health of projects.
Track and resolve monthly, various potential project and accounting issues
Participate in project meetings and complete project close-outs.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
3+ years of proven experience. Experience in an Engineering, Architectural or Construction firm is an asset.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is required.
Self-motivated, proactive, responsible, great teammate
Certification relevant to the construction and architecture and engineering industries is preferred
Detailed with ability to balance multiple projects with contending schedules and priorities
Ability to think critically with a solutions-based approach
Ability to optimally connect with project teams and clients
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including significant Excel skills
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds
Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
The opportunity
Partner with Project Managers to review and monitor project performance, including variance analysis, earned value, cash flow and profitability.
Understand contracts, project schedules, budgets and commercial risks. Work with Project Managers to develop forecasts and review budgets and resourcing plans.
Prepare client invoices in accordance with company procedures, client requirements and terms and conditions of the contract. Monitor invoice aging and handle cash collections.
Understand sub consultant contracts. Establish and maintain sub-consultant purchase orders and process invoices.
Ability to recognize project risks and work with Project Managers to find solutions and assess the impact on project finances.
Extensive interaction with project teams, clients and sub-consultants using critical thinking, qualitative input, and influence to ensure financial health of projects.
Provide project updates to Finance Manager on monthly basis, or more frequently as issues arise. Share valuable insights into the financial health of projects.
Track and resolve monthly, various potential project and accounting issues
Participate in project meetings and complete project close-outs.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
3+ years of proven experience. Experience in an Engineering, Architectural or Construction firm is an asset.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is required.
Self-motivated, proactive, responsible, great teammate
Certification relevant to the construction and architecture and engineering industries is preferred
Detailed with ability to balance multiple projects with contending schedules and priorities
Ability to think critically with a solutions-based approach
Ability to optimally connect with project teams and clients
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including significant Excel skills
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds
Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
