Hybrid Project Accountant

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About the role

  • Project Accountant providing financial management support throughout project lifecycle at Amentum. Ensuring compliance and accuracy, liaising with cross-functional teams and clients for operational matters.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end project setup, maintenance, and closure, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Maintain rolling forecasts, proactively incorporating risks, scope changes, variations, and project progress.
  • Oversee project cost tracking, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and timely identification of variances.
  • Prepare and submit client invoices accurately and on time in accordance with contractual terms.
  • Ensure accurate revenue recognition in line with US GAAP and company accounting policies.
  • Support the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Prepare month-end financial reports and deliver in-depth analysis on project performance, risks, and trends.
  • Monitor and manage project balances and key metrics, including Accounts Receivable, Work in Progress (WIP), Deferred Revenue, and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
  • Develop and maintain project dashboards and KPIs to provide clear visibility into financial health and performance.
  • Act as a key finance partner to the project team, providing ongoing guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Liaise effectively with cross-functional teams, clients, and external vendors to resolve financial and operational matters.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, US GAAP, statutory requirements, and SOX controls.
  • Support internal and external audits, including documentation, analysis, and issue resolution.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance role, with strong preference for project‑based environments
  • Demonstrated expertise in project accounting, including cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting
  • Advanced technical proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel, with hands‑on experience using macros, Power Automate, Power Query, and Power BI
  • Exposure to sustainability accounting and/or joint venture invoicing is advantageous but not essential
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to manage and influence diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

Job title

Project Accountant

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

A$NaN per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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