Project Accountant - Finance - 9 months Contract

Introba; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Continuing education benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company matching

Job summary

Introba is seeking a Project Accountant in Sydney to own project budgets, revenue analysis, and invoicing within our engineering-focused practice. You will support Principals in Charge with accurate project data, forecasts, and timely reporting, enabling profitable outcomes.

The role requires a practical accounting background, strong communication, and attention to detail. Join a global team delivering sustainable, net-zero solutions and progressive project accounting practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• CA/CPA qualifications desirable.
• Minimum 3 years of project accounting/billing experience.
• Experience in engineering or other project-oriented firms preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, ensuring they align with the project scope and objectives.
• Perform monthly revenue analysis, including WIP, backlog, and revenue recognition testing, and help PIC’s, and PM’s understand the results.
• Manage project invoicing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to contractual terms.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams for billing processes.
• Ensure budgets and cost estimates for all relevant projects are appropriately forecast and uploaded into the system.
• Drive a culture of cost reduction, margin maximisation, and effective working capital management.
• Find ways of partnering with project PIC’s and PM’s that support them in the successful delivery of their projects.
• Reconciliation of subcontractor/supplier statements.
• Assist with other general accounting, project-related GL recs, and month-end duties as required.
• Assist in the compilation of quarterly and annual audit binders.
• Ensure reporting requirements and other financial deadlines are adhered to, and regular, consistent, and timely reporting is administered as required.

Skills

Budgeting

Billing

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CA/CPA desirable

Job description

WHERE PASSION + PURPOSE ALIGNWe are the curious. Problem solvers. Driven to unlock the potential in every system. Across five countries are 1,100 engineers, designers, and consultants collaborating to elevate the human experience, create more resilient communities, and protect the health of the planet. We transform the built environment by creating dynamic solutions — living systems — that are smart, resilient, and connected.At Introba, this is why we show up every day. To use our curiosity for good. To inspire change. To empower changemakersIntroba provides world-class building engineering design, analytic, and consulting services at all scales, specializing in net-zero first thinking. Through the cultivation of thought leadership, we deliver sustainable and forward-thinking solutions to the most complex design challenges facing the world’s leading clients and partners.Job SummaryThe Project Accountant is responsible for project set up, timely submittal of project billings, project reconciliations, project reviews, project analysis, and supporting assigned Principals in Charge in delivering profitable and successful projects. This requires a thorough understanding of Introba’s contract management, billing, and revenue recognition policies and practices; as well as an ability to learn and leverage information systems. We are looking for someone who is proactive and responsive.Responsibilities & QualificationsDuties and Responsibilities:Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, ensuring they align with the project scope and objectives. Regularly review and update budgets as necessary.Perform monthly revenue analysis, including WIP, backlog, and revenue recognition testing, and help PIC’s, and PM’s understand the resultsManage project invoicing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to contractual terms. Coordinate with clients and internal teams for billing processes.Ensure budgets and cost estimates for all relevant projects are appropriately forecast and uploaded into the system.Drive a culture of cost reduction, margin maximisation, and effective working capital management.Find ways of partnering with project PIC’s and PM’s that support them in the successful delivery of their projectsReconciliation of subcontractor/supplier statementsAssist with other general accounting, project-related GL recs, and month-end duties as required.Assist in the compilation of quarterly and annual audit bindersEnsure reporting requirements and other financial deadlines are adhered to, and regular, consistent, and timely reporting is administered as required.Skills and Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related disciplineCA/CPA qualifications desirableMinimum 3 years of project accounting/billing experienceExperience in engineering or other project-oriented firms preferredExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsOrganizational skills, Accuracy and attention to detail.Additional Information#LI-DNPIntroba offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include medical*, disability* and life insurance coverage*, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. *Benefits will vary by country location and may only be available in US or Canada.We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.Introba is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.