Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced, self-driven, detailed oriented Accountant to assist with all aspects of the finance function. The person will demonstrate an appropriate understanding/working knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.  The accountant will provide support to the team and business units as required, including assistance with the development of ad hoc financial analyses. 

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accountant is an important role for the USA business to support anticipated growth and create value for this $190+m construction and management consulting firm focused on three industry segments: real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources.   

Responsibilities:  

• Assist with preparation of monthly financial reports in line with monthly reporting timetable. 
• Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations along with supporting documentation. 
• Month end closing journal entries in accordance with US GAAP standards (prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, etc.), allocations of shared overhead expenses across all entities and prepare related account reconciliations. 
• Liaise with other T&T accountants across the group to reconcile inter-company transactions with all global entities. 
• Take full ownership of the USA intercompany matrix  
• Supports audit requirements including internal, external, and compliance audits 
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and suggest how improvements can be implemented 
• Provide accurate and high-quality information on a timely basis 
• Ensure T&T standard procedures and policies are applied 
• Assists with special projects as requested
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred 
• 2-4 years’ of post-graduate experience in a corporate accounting role is required.  
• Experience working in a publicly traded company, UK or reporting to a UK parent company is a plus 
• Experience working in a professional services or consulting environment is a plus 
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 accounting software is a plus  
• Experience with Sarbanes Oxley reporting standards is a plus  

Key Attributes  

• Strong organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively ensuring all deadlines are met. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships. 
• Strong team skills, collaborating with and supporting colleagues when required. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy level. 
• Resilient character, comfortable to operate in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines. 
• Self-starter who takes initiative to improve both the finance team and the Company’s performance. 
• Results driven with a pro-active approach and a “can-do” attitude. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, always displaying high level of integrity. 

The salary range for this full-time role is $65K-$85K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

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We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.  

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/ 

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