Project Accountant III

About the role

AECOM is looking for a Project Accountant to provide financial support and insight across a portfolio of moderately complex projects. Working under general supervision, the role involves close collaboration with project managers, operational teams and finance colleagues to support effective financial management and informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. It suits an analytical, detail-oriented finance professional who can handle complex financial information while understanding the wider commercial and operational context.

Key responsibilities

• Provide project accounting support across moderately complex projects.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, analyses and forecasts.
• Review financial results and give clear recommendations based on identified trends and findings.
• Partner with project managers and operational stakeholders on financial and commercial decisions.
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records in line with generally accepted accounting principles and internal requirements.
• Monitor project financial performance and identify risks, issues and opportunities.
• Perform financial audits and reviews to support compliance, accuracy and financial control.
• Prepare ad hoc and specialist financial reports and apply accounting principles consistently and practically.
• Identify and deliver process improvements and collaborate with operational teams in an international, matrixed organisation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Approximately four to five years of relevant project accounting experience, ideally in a multinational organisation.
• Experience in a complex, fast-paced, international business environment.
• Fluency in English and at least one additional language.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication, strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

What we offer

• Benefits depending on employment status, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
• Training and development programmes and a global team working on projects in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.