Project Accountant - Marine

Fugro • Houston, TX

9d

About The Position

At Fugro, Finance is a global business function that enables the company to make sound business decisions, manage financial performance, and support long-term growth. It is not one of Fugro's three operational business lines (Marine Site Characterisation, Marine Asset Integrity, and Land); instead, it is a core support function that works across all business lines and regions. The Project Accountant supports the Financial Controllers and Business/Service Line Directors with Finance Business Partnering and project control for the entity/business. Delivers meaningful, accurate and timely management reporting & analysis on project/business performance and supports execution of financial planning. Point of contact for questions on project financial performance and business analysis.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Have 2 years or more experience (general ledger accounting, POC accounting, cost accruals, project review/analysis)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Be able to travel as required.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Able to work while under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk.
• Provides accurate and timely accounting, reporting and project control for assigned projects
• Analyzes cost reports and meets frequently with the Business Partner and Project Managers to review status of projects for invoicing, WIP, cost, profitability and cash flow.
• Directly responsible for monthly close cycle for assigned business segment: project review, cost accruals, margin analysis, income statement review/adjustments, along with project/segment reports.
• Prepares projects/segment monthly income statement
• Sets up and maintains projects on an in-house accounting system according to contract terms.
• Reviews project contracts and additional service requests to understand the financial requirements for each project.
• Tracks and inputs budget/cost/revenue data for assigned projects.
• Ensures that projects are reasonable and recognize revenue using the POC method per IFRS standards
• Codes vendor A/P invoices for assigned service lines
• Answers project inquiries from staff, vendors or clients, and communicates financial information to project managers and other stakeholders
• Assists in preparation of annual service line budget
• Maintains digital project accounting files.

Benefits

• opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences
• LinkedIn Learning access
• business and technical training
• leadership development programs
• comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level