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Project accountant

Sydney
Amentum
Accountant
Posted: 26 March
Offer description

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution.

Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community? We\'ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information.

Role

Role Title: Project Accountant

Role Description: This role will provide project administration and accounting support to both the operations and finance team.

Essential Requirements

We are looking for someone who is proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel intermediate to advanced) and has a sound understanding of finance and project controls.

Desirable Requirements

Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting or Business

Required Security Clearance Level

Baseline

Location

Canberra or Sydney

Weekly Hours

40

Key Duties and Responsibilities

* Performs project setup/maintenance and project closure to ensure completeness and accuracy.
* Follow company policies, procedures, work instructions, US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), statutory requirements and SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) controls.
* Prepares and submits client invoices timely in accordance with the contract terms.
* Review month-end reporting and provide analysis on project performance.
* Effectively communicates with the project team during the entire life cycle of the project and provides continuous support and guidance.
* Monitors project balances and metrics related to Accounts Receivable, WIP, and DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).
* Management of Project Budgets, Resourcing and Forecasting.
* Prepares project specific analysis and ad hoc reporting.
* 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.
* Submits recommendations for improvements and actively participates in company initiatives (process, procedures, systems, and controls improvements).

Equal Opportunity and Rights

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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