Project Accountant at Montrose Environmental Group

Newcastle-Maitland, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Close Process, Revenue Recognition, Accruals, Expense Management, Project Controls, SOX Compliance, Tax Compliance, Legal Compliance, Estimate At Completion (EAC), Process Standardization, Variance Analysis, Project Invoicing, Purchase Order Requisitions, Timesheet Processing, Expense Report Processing, Inventory Management

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

ABOUT YOU Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Project Accountant in Heatherbrae, NSW. Ideally in this role, you will work on a dedicated, 80% part-time schedule in a hybrid capacity, with opportunity to grow into full time. Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements. We have over 80 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3000 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect: Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups A DAY IN THE LIFE The Project Accountant will provide financial, procurement and administrative support to the AU Operations Team and Global Finance Team located in the US. This person will be located in our Williamtown, NSW office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top notch, cutting-edge team that’s looking to make a positive impact on the world. Manage month-end financial close process for operating unit and work closely with Global Finance Manager to ensure accurate revenue recognition and all accruals and expenses are submitted timely and accurately. Oversee project controls effectiveness and work closely with other departments, such as Global Segment Finance, Segment Procurement, Corporate Accounting, Corporate Accounts Payable, Corporate Credit & Collections, Corporate Tax, Corporate Internal Audit and Corporate Legal to ensure financial, SOX, tax and legal compliance. Provide financial support to Program and Project Managers in preparation of estimate at completion (EAC) projections. Standardisation and continuous improvement of Operations back-office processes as business requirements evolve. Lead the review of project cost reports and preparation of monthly variance analysis relative to budgets and forecasts. Prepare timely project invoicing to customers including review of billable and non-billable expenses. Complete new project setups in the financial management system, including monitoring the setup checklist and maintaining project budgets/estimates. Assist with the completion of purchase order requisitions and ensure purchase orders have been received and approved in the company’s ERP system. Ensure local team’s timesheets and expense reports are processed timely and accurately Support local inventory and fixed asset management activities and own their accounting treatment including coordination of annual physical stock take Coordinate and prepare/support local external reporting requirements such as tax and financial reporting deliverables Travel occasionally to collaborate with team members in other offices. YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or other work-related degree or equivalent in experience 5+ years of finance/accounting/procurement work experience in a related role Ability to work with initiative and communicate clear and concise data to cross-functional teams A general understanding of project planning as well as experience or knowledge of project accounting Driven to equip local operational team with relevant and effective decision support information Motivated to exceed financial performance expectations for each project individually and local business performance overall Good numerical and analytical abilities, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel Strong attention to detail Proficiency using Microsoft Office software Experience in Workday and Coupa desirable Effective verbal and written communication skills Self-starter and effective time management/prioritisation skills Flexibility to interact productively with US parent organization (US EST time zone) Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance. MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER We are going to be blunt – the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, and head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match made in heaven. Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun! Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. Emerging Compounds Treatment Technologies (ECT2), a Montrose Environmental Group company, is a specialist provider of cutting edge technology solutions to remove emerging and difficult to treat contaminants from water and vapor. Our systems use proprietary and cost-effective approaches that leverage a range of media to enable efficient removal of contaminants and on-site regeneration. Our solutions are field proven as well as sustainable to minimize requirements for future generations to manage waste by-products generated during treatment processes. ECT2 offers a full array of services dedicated to understanding, removing and managing the impacts of contaminants in air and water. You can help lead the way. Are you ready to innovate? Collaborate? Meet the requirements of ever-evolving regulations and keep up with the demands of a dynamic, expanding team? Work across disciplines to develop solutions no one has seen before? Apply today to join our Montrose team! Montrose is committed to being an inclusive workplace. Montrose is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can read more about EEO here or view the EEO Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hrcorp@montrose-env.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail careers@montrose-env.com or call 949-988-3500. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

Responsibilities

The Project Accountant will provide financial, procurement, and administrative support to the AU Operations Team and Global Finance Team, managing the month-end financial close process and ensuring accurate revenue recognition and timely submission of accruals and expenses. Responsibilities also include overseeing project controls effectiveness, supporting Program and Project Managers with EAC projections, and leading the review of project cost reports and variance analysis.