Corporate Staff Accountant

Turner & Townsend•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced, self-driven, detailed oriented Accountant to assist with all aspects of the finance function. The person will demonstrate an appropriate understanding/working knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls. The accountant will provide support to the team and business units as required, including assistance with the development of ad hoc financial analyses. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accountant is an important role for the USA business to support anticipated growth and create value for this $190+m construction and management consulting firm focused on three industry segments: real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
2-4 years’ of post-graduate experience in a corporate accounting role is required.
Strong organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively ensuring all deadlines are met.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships.
Strong team skills, collaborating with and supporting colleagues when required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy level.
Resilient character, comfortable to operate in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
Self-starter who takes initiative to improve both the finance team and the Company’s performance.
Results driven with a pro-active approach and a “can-do” attitude.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, always displaying high level of integrity.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a publicly traded company, UK or reporting to a UK parent company is a plus
Experience working in a professional services or consulting environment is a plus
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 accounting software is a plus
Experience with Sarbanes Oxley reporting standards is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with preparation of monthly financial reports in line with monthly reporting timetable.
Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations along with supporting documentation.
Month end closing journal entries in accordance with US GAAP standards (prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, etc.), allocations of shared overhead expenses across all entities and prepare related account reconciliations.
Liaise with other T&T accountants across the group to reconcile inter-company transactions with all global entities.
Take full ownership of the USA intercompany matrix
Supports audit requirements including internal, external, and compliance audits
Identify opportunities to improve processes and suggest how improvements can be implemented
Provide accurate and high-quality information on a timely basis
Ensure T&T standard procedures and policies are applied
Assists with special projects as requested