Project Accountant - Finance - 9 months Contract

Introba Consulting PTY LTD; 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

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Introba in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a Project Accountant to oversee project setup, billing, reconciliations, and reporting within our Global Infrastructure team. The role partners with Principals in Charge to ensure profitable project delivery and adherence to Introba's contract and revenue policies.

You will manage budgets, monitor WIP, perform revenue analysis, and coordinate with clients and internal teams to ensure timely invoicing and accurate costs.

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 and accuracy with detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor project budgets aligned to scope.
• Review and update budgets monthly and as needed.
• Perform revenue analysis including WIP and backlog.
• Manage project invoicing with accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate billing with clients and internal teams.
• Ensure costs and forecasts are uploaded in the system.

Skills

Accounting

Project accounting

Billing

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree accounting

Job description

WHERE PASSION + PURPOSE ALIGN

We 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 changemakers Introba 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 Summary

The 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 & Qualifications

Duties 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 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 and 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

Additional Information #LI-DNP

Introba 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.

The Global Infrastructure team, including TYLin, Introba, Landrum & Brown form the Infrastructure division of Sidara. Sidara is a leading, privately‑owned professional services group with a diverse history and a global presence. Sidara world‑class planning, design, engineering, and project management firms are dedicated to achieving our clients’ ambitions and supporting sustainable communities worldwide. The Global Infrastructure division is comprised of 5,000 people operating in 21 countries.