Graduate Accountant - 2027
About The Position
Mott MacDonald is seeking a Graduate Accountant to join its Accounting & Finance team in Iselin, New Jersey. This early-career role offers the opportunity to develop a foundation in corporate accounting while gaining exposure to a broad range of financial processes. Under the guidance of an Accounting Manager and Controller, the Graduate Accountant will support month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, audit activities, and other accounting functions, with opportunities to rotate across areas of the accounting department. The role is part of Blueprint, a structured three-year graduate development program combining immersive learning and required development sessions to build professional, commercial, and personal effectiveness skills. The position follows a hybrid approach, with a minimum of three days per week in the office. Occasional additional hours may be required during month-end, year-end, or other peak periods. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work confidently with large amounts of financial data.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, IF statements, and SUMIF/SUMIFS.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively against deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Willingness to ask questions, learn new processes, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; sponsorship is unavailable.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly balance sheet, profit and loss (P&L), and intercompany account reconciliations.
- Prepare journal entries, prepaid schedules, accrual schedules, and other supporting documentation.
- Support the monthly close process for assigned accounting areas, ensuring information is accurate and completed on schedule.
- Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and management reporting.
- Review overhead expenditures, investigate transactions and variances, and help resolve discrepancies.
- Partner with Corporate Services and other internal stakeholders to understand and reconcile P&L and balance sheet activity.
- Support compliance with internal accounting controls, policies, and audit requirements.
- Provide documentation and support for year-end financial and tax audits.
- Assist with lease accounting and related reconciliations and reporting.
- Support internal audit activities and government reporting requirements.
- Work with large datasets to identify discrepancies, trends, and areas requiring further investigation.
- Participate in rotations across accounting functions to broaden technical knowledge and understanding of the business.
- Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives as needed.
- Support critical accounting deadlines, including occasional additional hours during month-end, year-end, or other peak periods.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Caregiver leave
- Employee referral bonuses
- Professional registration and membership reimbursements
- Tuition assistance
- Personal and group performance bonuses
- Learning and development experiences
- Dedicated mentorship and guidance
- Employee Resource Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
