Engineering Accounting Analyst

Veolia Environnement SA•Valley Cottage, NY

9d•$93,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role oversees capital expenditure accounting and financial management for regional projects. The position monitors compliance, analyzes project financials, bridges Engineering and corporate accounting functions, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and delivers financial performance reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration, or Accounting.
3+ years of financial, cost accounting, project controller, or cost engineering experience.
Experience working with and learning different budgeting, accounting, or analytical software.
Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS accounting theory and practice preferred.
Detail oriented and accurate with strong numerical analysis, evaluation and research skills and ability to work with integrity and careful judgement.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suites.
Excellent analytical, organizational, computer, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with engineers, project managers, operations, finance, accounting and communications dept. with regard to projects, capital investment, expenditures, schedules, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle based financial/accounting/budgeting software is a plus.
Eligibility to take Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain project metadata, budgets, and financial data in the source of truth platform.
Prepare, analyze, and reconcile project cost and asset data, transfers, and metrics.
Ensure accuracy and alignment with project progress through stakeholder collaboration.
Reconcile inventory and sales/use tax charges using ERP systems as required.
Conduct monthly expenditure analysis and cost queries using ERP systems.
Identify and address data discrepancies with the Accounting team.
Identify projects requiring authorization overruns and evaluate root causes.
Deliver monthly financial analysis reports to Engineering staff.
Prepare expenditure reports for regulatory filings using data from multiple systems.
Partner with corporate stakeholder groups to identify cost and process improvements.
Present monthly financial analysis to the accounting team to inform business strategy.
Identify opportunities for system or procedural enhancements.
Contribute to developing processes supporting ESG-related capital activities.
Serve as the regional power user for accounting and ERP systems.
Support system upgrades through testing and implementation.
Provide training to regional staff on process changes.
Train new employees on ERP and Asset Management platforms.