Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Project Accountant, COM

Youve Never Been Satisfied with Good Enough.

You want to make an impact not just manage projects but change how the world gets built. AtAccenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects youll do exactly that. Youll help develop and deliver the factories grids transit systems and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter safer and more sustainably than ever before.

Youll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers engineers technologists and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together were transforming how capital projects are planned managed and executed creating a better way to build for the future.

Because good enough builds the past.Youre here to build whats next on a team that outperforms every norm.

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(Internal Title: Accountant)

• Set up new projects in Vantagepoint including contracts tasks and billing structures and process all related change orders

• Lead project setup meetings with Project Managers (PMs) and billing teams to ensure alignment on project financials scope and client requirements

• Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g. percentage-of-completion) and collaborate with PMs to establish and maintain Target ELM

• Review and process vendor invoices including appropriate coding for consultants and subcontractors and maintain accurate project financial records within the system

• Prepare draft invoices for review by Principals and PMs; finalize and submit invoices in accordance with contract terms and client requirements including all supporting documentation

• Monitor and follow up on outstanding accounts receivable; proactively manage Work in Progress (WIP) balances in coordination with project teams

• Support contract administration including projects requiring certified payroll reporting (where applicable) and assist with project and contract closeout to ensure all revenue and costs are fully recorded

• Coordinate the submission of documentation required for client audits and payment approvals; liaise with insurance brokers to obtain Certificates of Insurance (COIs) for new and ongoing projects

• Partner with Project Managers to process financial adjustments and collaborate with regional leadership on project performance including contracts WIP receivables and resource planning

• Support regional managers with proposal development including preparation of employee billing rates and other financial inputs

• Contribute to the standardization and continuous improvement of financial processes billing practices and internal controls

• Support the Finance Manager with audit requirements and contribute to monthly and year-end close processes

• Track and monitor client budgets at the project level identifying variances and escalating issues as needed

• Maintain organized document libraries for contracts invoices and supporting financial documentation

• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing and providing required documentation

• Develop ad hoc financial reports and analysis for business partners and finance team members

• Coordinate and prioritize collection efforts for outstanding invoices in collaboration with operations and project teams

• Identify opportunities to improve billing efficiency and accuracy and support implementation of process enhancements

• Provide backup support to other members of the finance team as required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Hybrid work model

• Minimum of 3 years of applicable experience in project accounting or project-based environments within a professional office environment
• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or a related field

• CPA or progress toward certification (preferred)
• Strong understanding of project accounting revenue recognition and billing processes
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g. Vantagepoint)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Experience in the construction or engineering industry
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or similar project-based ERP systems
• Knowledge of percentage-of-completion (POC) or project-based revenue recognition methods
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables lookups financial modeling)
• Experience working with large complex multi-phase projects or contracts
• Knowledge of contract management and change order processes
• Experience improving or standardizing billing and financial processes
• Familiarity with time and expense systems and project costing methodologies
• Strong understanding of WIP (Work in Progress) and accrual accounting
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors which may include but are not limited to the specific office location role skill set and level of experience. As required by local law Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation based on full-time employment for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.

The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit in some cases actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Role Location Annual Salary Range
Ontario $69000 to $85000