**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** **AECOM** is seeking an experienced **Project Accountant** who will be responsible for working closely with project teams on the financial administration of multiple projects of varying sizes and complexities. In this role, the selected candidate will review projects for accurate revenue recognition according to generally accepted accounting practices and provide project analysis and recommendations based on findings. This individual will be working closely with the operations team over the complete life cycle of a project, including the bid preparation phase. Reporting to the Finance Lead, the project accountant will also assist project teams with project set ups and closeouts, monitoring projects for contract compliance, monitoring project performance and key indicators, ensuring that the financial impacts of change orders are reflected correctly in our Oracle and Workbench programs, and supporting monthly close activities. This position offers a remote work arrangement and can be located anywhere in the US. Candidates must be willing to work between Eastern Standard Time and Central Standard Time. **Job Description Summary** Interface regularly with project manager and project delivery team Assist Project Manager with project setup and closeout, monitor projects for contract compliance Monitor project performance and key indicators. Support PM in understanding and assessing project performance, providing recommendations for project performance improvements as required Perform ad-hoc assignments as required to support internal project manager in reviewing and monitoring project performance Participate in monthly project reviews with internal project teams to preemptively identify project issues Monitor and analyze revenue to ensure proper revenue recognition methods used; be able to explain key project metrics and lead indicators. Assist Finance Lead in identifying, tracking, and reporting on projects in financial distress Support Finance Lead in monthly close activities Assist in tracking and elevating aged billed and unbilled receivables Work with other Finance team members in addressing routine and/or technical issues Administration of the project accounting system Ensure proper adherence to internal project accounting policies and procedures Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing documentation as required **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements:** Bachelor’s Degree 4 years of relevant experience in Project Accounting or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education **Preferred Qualifications:** 4 years of experience a plus Prior accounting experience within the AEC industry a plus Prior experience working with a global company a plus Working knowledge of APIC, Oracle, and PM Digital Workbench programs a plus Detail oriented with ability to prioritize work, navigate ambiguity, and meet quick turn-around deadlines with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical capabilities and ability to produce high-quality analyses Must be able to multitask, work independently with limited supervision, and effectively manage time Work well in a team environment and collaborate with others to accomplish team objectives Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint such as pivot tables and formulas Prior project accounting experience a plus **Additional Information** This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not offered for this position All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $55,000.00 - $80,000.00. **About AECOM** 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, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. 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:** J10110987 **Business Line:** Geography OH **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Finance **Work Location Model:** Remote