Your impact
As a Project Accountant (W/M/X), you will be joining our in-house corporate accounting department.
Responsibilities:
- Follows company policies, procedures and US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), statutory requirements and SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) controls
- Maintains project setup and project close in appropriate manner to ensure completeness and accuracy of project’s evidence
- Prepares client invoices in accordance with the contract terms
- Provides month-end reporting on project performance including gross margin variances and all other financial aspects, prepares specialized reports and accounting data analysis
- Effectively communicates with the project team during the entire life cycle of the project and provides continuous support and guidance
- Monitors project balances on Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Unbilled and Unearned items, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding)
- Prepares various journal entries such as: revenue adjustments, cost accruals, provision for loss
- Liaises with other departments, clients and outside vendors to resolve cross-functional matters
- Ensures that all deadlines are met
- Participates in internal and external audits
- Prepares project specific analysis and ad hoc reporting
- Interprets accounting data, analyzes reports and recommends action to be taken
- Solves a range of straightforward and medium complex problems
- Proposes process and system improvements
- May be requested to provide on-the-job training to new joiners
- Provides work guidance and support to co-workers.
Here's what you'll need
- Master's degree in Finance or Accounting, equivalent major or equivalent experience
- At least two years of professional accounting experience, preferably within an international business environment (Project Accounting background will be an asset)
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, especially Oracle Financials
- Very good MS Excel knowledge
- Advanced analytical skills, accuracy and focus on details assuring a minimum of rework
- Good time and tasks management skills to manage own priorities successfully
- Effective communication skills to convey business information clearly and concisely
- Ability to work on a moderate level of supervisor’s guidance and show interest in developing portfolio of projects / accounting duties
- Willingness to support different time zones will be an asset (2 days per month on late shifts till 22.00)
We offer:
- Unique company culture fostering individual career growth and work-life balance
- Full-time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualifications
- Hybrid or stationary working model – depending on your preferences
- Flexible working hours (we start between 7:30-10:00)
- “Short Fridays” (we work 6h on Friday)
- Flexible benefits package (Lux Med medical care, psychological care, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, including Multisport card co-financing, car park sharing system)
- Membership in Jacobs employee networks (Women's Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, Toastmasters, Collectively and others)
- Continuous development opportunities, including a range of professional trainings and certifications (e.g. ACCA, CIPS), Graduate Development Program, Learners’ Community, self-learning platform
- Opportunity to take part in language courses (English, German, Polish)
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team
