Project Accountant

Job Description
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is seeking a Project Accountant to support our Mobility Business Area. The position will be based in the Canada.
The purpose of this role is to operate in a team environment with a focus on project accounting activities of the full project lifecycle resulting in effective business partnering throughout the business. Operating collaboratively between the technical resources and the wider Finance team. Assist in the effective management of projects through compliance with company procedures whilst delivering best practice and applying Project Management principles. Assist in ensuring Arcadis business systems are updated and maintained on a regular basis and provide accurate financial information. Ensure that cash management activities are a constant focus with a continuous pursuit of improving cash flow by maximizing billing and debt collection on projects. Drive continuous improvement in the development of Financial Processes and Financial systems. Ensure a superior health and safety perspective in everything the team does.
Role accountabilities:
The main responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Project oversight and monitoring in integrated project management software.
• Coordinate with project manager/project director and client's for all aspects of invoicing projects, and issuing of billings in timely fashion.
• Maintain/update project reporting information using Power BI tools.
• Monitor receivables, follow up on collections, and update Collections Module to help forecast timing of invoicing, and estimated collection dates.
• Role requires the applicant be flexible and able to multi-task, as deliverable requirements can change rapidly.
• Participating in monthly project reviews on major projects to ensure the Project is accurately reporting the financials each month and gain an understanding of key concerns the project delivery team has (e.g. agreement of the final contract, delivery of work, resourcing client communication, upcoming variations and amendments to scope as well as any OH&S concerns);
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by your manager or Arcadis;
• Ensuring you are familiar and compliant with Healthy and Safety regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant accounting degree
• Post-graduate qualifications an advantage (CPA/CA/CIMA)
• Demonstrated technical, commercial and delivery acumen
• Strong communication and relationship building skills, both internally and externally
• The ability to multitask and adhere to deadlines

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Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $75,000. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.
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