Project Accountant - Phoenix, United States - Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services.

Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description Turner & Townsend
are seeking a Project Accountant
to work with our Arizona team, and provide Construction Administrative Support** to a key client on a high profile and high value campus development program.

The Project Accounting team are responsible for working directly with project teams to initiate projects, manage vendors, execute contracts, liaise with internal stakeholders to gain approvals, review invoices and manage the financial administration of this complex development program.

Responsibilities:

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Purchase Order Management

Generate and manage purchase orders to accompany executed contracts.

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Vendor Management

Assist vendors in establishing their supplier account. Support vendor contacts through the established contract, purchase order and invoice payment procedures.

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Project Funding

Collaborate with the project controls team to ensure projects have sufficient budget to execute change order commitments.

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WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) Management

Agree on systems and requirements with local finance department and set up the work breakdown structure using local accounting system coding.

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Cost Coding & Approvals

Define roles and responsibility, process and cost coding with local departments with placing purchase orders and execute invoicing.

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Change Order Validation

Validate and reconcile change orders against contract, purchase order, previously issued change orders and supporting documents to ensure adherence to agreed terms and conditions as well as checking for errors such as duplication, math errors, missing backup.

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Change Order Resolution

Assist in resolving issues related to change orders, purchase orders, work break down structures, etc. by working closely with project controls, accounts payable and procurement team.

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Change Order Tracking

Track change orders from submission for review through to full management approval, ensuring quality and quick turnaround when reporting out in daily project controls bank meetings.

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Change Order Log and Dashboard

Manage the change order log and dashboard to ensure all change orders are captured, issues categorized and metrics are accurately calculated.

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Project Reporting

Assist in compiling monthly reports for Client approval.

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Project Closeouts

Assist to prepare Project Completion report.

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Project Controls Support

Provide additional financial administration support to project controls team as required.

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Financial Procedures

Ensure that the Project Financial Accounting Process is carried out in accordance with the Project Financial Accounting Procedure and the Project Financial Plan.

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Financial Audits

Support projects through both internal and external audit.

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Ad-Hoc Requests

Provide actual cost data from accounting system.

Qualifications

A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Understanding of change management / change order construction processes.
Understanding of procurement/sourcing and contract activities.
Understanding of the invoicing process, Accounts Payable etc.
Experience with financial management software, specifically SAP Financial & CPM
Highly selfmotivated and customer centric.
Desire to meet and exceed agreed service levels.
Excellent interpersonal skills including great communication.
Strong people management skills. Stakeholder management is key in this role.

Additional Information
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_On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs._

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change._
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects worklife balance._
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines._

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