Junior Project Accountant

Downer; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer Rail and Transit Systems is seeking a Junior Project Accountant to join the Finance team on Fraser Coast, Queensland. This role offers growth, exposure to a leading contractor, and a supportive environment while pursuing CPA qualifications.

The role focuses on project accounting, budgeting and forecasting, with opportunities to develop ERP and Excel proficiency within a multidisciplinary setting. The successful candidate will report to the Finance team and collaborate with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or equivalent business experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders internally.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information.
• Provide financial analysis to assist in assessing profitability.
• Identify and assess areas for continuous process improvements.

Skills

Project accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel proficiency

ERP systems experience

Stakeholder management

Work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

CPA/CA/CFA in progress or willing to complete

Tools

JDEGS

Job description

Seeking a dynamic, budding Accountant, to join our experienced Finance team and take the next step in their career!

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

About the Role

We are seeking a Junior Project Accountant to sit within our Finance team on Fraser Coast, QLD. This position offers growth, exposure to an industry leading contractor and a supportive environment. This role will suit someone who is confident and dynamic, at the beginning of their accounting career, and would like to pursue, or is currently pursuing their CPA qualification.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders internally
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information
• Provide financial analysis to assist in assessing profitability
• Identify and assess areas for continuous process improvements

About You

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent business experience
• Currently completing or willing to complete a CPA/CA/CFA
• Extensive experience in finance and accounting roles, including project accounting, analysis, budgeting & forecasting
• Previous experience in project accounting within a multi-disciplinary environment
• Previous experience with JDEGS or large ERP system and strong Excel capability
• Self-motivated, results-focused and able to work under pressure
• Collaborative team player with strong work ethic and the ability to manage competing priorities

Why Join Downer Rail and Transit Systems?

Be part of a company that delivers more than projects-we create legacies. At Downer RTS, we offer:

• Transformational Opportunities: Play a pivotal role in revitalizing the manufacturing industry, creating jobs, and shaping the future of rail in Australia.
• An Industry Leader's Platform: The backing of a major ASX-listed organization to drive your vision forward.
• Unparalleled Growth: Develop your career in a multidisciplinary environment that values innovation and excellence.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Join a company that celebrates diverse talents, cultures, and ideas.

For more details about this position contact Sarah Clark - Talent & Sourcing Business Partner, at [e-mail]

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.