Project Accountant - Marine

Job Description

  At Fugro, Finance is a global business function that enables the company to make sound business decisions, manage financial performance, and support long-term growth. It is not one of Fugro’s three operational business lines (Marine Site Characterisation, Marine Asset Integrity, and Land); instead, it is a core support function that works across all business lines and regions.The Project Accountant supports the Financial Controllers and Business/Service Line Directors with Finance Business Partnering and project control for the entity/business. Delivers meaningful, accurate and timely management reporting & analysis on project/business performance and supports execution of financial planning. Point of contact for questions on project financial performance and business analysis.Job Responsibilities

• Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk.
• Provides accurate and timely accounting, reporting and project control for assigned projects
• Analyzes cost reports and meets frequently with the Business Partner and Project Managers to review status of projects for invoicing, WIP, cost, profitability and cash flow.
• Directly responsible for monthly close cycle for assigned business segment: project review, cost accruals, margin analysis, income statement review/adjustments, along with project/segment reports.
• Prepares projects/segment monthly income statement
• Sets up and maintains projects on an in-house accounting system according to contract terms.
• Reviews project contracts and additional service requests to understand the financial requirements for each project.
• Tracks and inputs budget/cost/revenue data for assigned projects.
• Ensures that projects are reasonable and recognize revenue using the POC method per IFRS standards
• Codes vendor A/P invoices for assigned service lines
• Answers project inquiries from staff, vendors or clients, and communicates financial information to project managers and other stakeholders
• Assists in preparation of annual service line budget
• Maintains digital project accounting files.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Be able to travel as required.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Able to work while under pressure.

Job Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Have 2 years or more experience (general ledger accounting, POC accounting, cost accruals, project review/analysis)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.

What’s in it for you?At Fugro, our people are our number one priority and central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture: we are determined to deliver, we prepare for tomorrow, we do what’s right, and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is seeded by our values and fueled by a passion for learning, developing leadership behaviors, transparency, and accountability.Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programs.We value the mental, physical, and financial health of our employees and their families and offer a variety of flexible work models. Fugro USA’s comprehensive benefits package also ensures you have choices that fit your needs at any life stage.Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**.**Fugro USA posting Disclaimer