Nov 12, 2022

Project Accounting Manager

Full time Construction

Job Description

**At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.** We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. We will give you 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. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. **AECOM** is seeking a **Project Accounting Manager** to be based in **Sacramento Office.** **Job Description:** Under the supervision of the Prime Contract Manager, serves as the Project Accounting Manager to provide direct oversight and administration of the PDS CAHSR Program subcontractors and monthly invoice process. The position will involve interaction and problem-solving with the Subcontractors, Task Leads and CAHSR Authority Contract team. This position reports to the Prime Contract Manager. **Responsibilities** + Manage the day-to-day operations of the PDS project accounting team and duties + Review and analyze all financial documentation prior to submission to Authority + Develop and maintain master dispute file for PDS and Authority use + Develop and implement continuous improvement to deliver efficient and consistent invoices that meets contract and State guidelines + Respond to Authority and Program Leadership regarding financial performance inquiries, audits and escalated issues + Conduct weekly invoice meeting with the Authority + Conduct bi-weekly meeting with the Authority regarding dispute resolution + Provide Authority with Fiscal Year End financial accrual information + Provide Authority with Fiscal Year End budget encumbrances (Planning/Construction) + Provide monthly subcontractor payment tracking for submission to the Authority + Monitor and review the monthly invoice narratives process to be included with invoices. + Monitor A/R, A/P, unbilled, earned revenue, and disputed costs status + Prepares ad hoc status reports as requested or as needed + Manage work flow, processes and communication within the project accounting team. + Contributes to and attend project review meetings + Evaluates and advises Project Managers on project’s financial performance + Participates in internal and external project audits. + Manage responses to auditors for Project Manager and to satisfy auditor requests MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: + BA/BS + 8 years of experience in accounting of program and project management projects in an engineering services industry. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Has advanced knowledge of project accounting, providing support for the most complex and/or large scale projects. + Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline or engineering and/or management. + Ability to analyze program functional effectiveness and recommend applicable solutions to address needs and challenges. + Experience supervising project accountants and/or analysts, or a group of individuals. + Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Sharepoint and Oracle. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.** We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. 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. With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. Join us and let’s get started.