Project Accountant - Infrastructure Finance, Flexible Work

CPB Contractors Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing program

Discount portal

Company-funded salary continuance

Flexible work arrangements

Training and career development

Job summary

CPB Contractors Pty is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join our delivery team on a large infrastructure project in South Brisbane.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will manage monthly reporting, month-end activities, forecasting, cost control, and financial reconciliations, while supporting audits and ensuring governance standards. CPA/CA qualification and Excel/JD Edwards experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified or currently working towards completion.
• Proven experience in project accounting or similar finance roles.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and cost control.
• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred).
• Advanced Excel and proficiency across MS Office.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication across project and finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Monthly and ad hoc reporting for the project in a timely and accurate manner.
• Processing month-end activities, including journals and accruals.
• Manage project forecasting, including overhead forecasts and consolidation of direct cost forecasts.
• Support payment claim preparation and financial reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audit requirements, ensuring compliance with project and corporate governance standards.
• Maintenance of project accounting systems, chart of accounts and budget information.
• Development and support of automated and systems-driven reporting.
• Provide financial support and insights to project and commercial teams.
• Liaise with Project teams and wider Finance Teams to build effective working relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Reconciliation skills

Advanced Excel

ERP experience

Stakeholder engagement

Forecasting & budgeting

Education

CA or CPA qualified

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office

Job description

CPB Contractors Pty is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join our delivery team on a large infrastructure project in South Brisbane.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will manage monthly reporting, month-end activities, forecasting, cost control, and financial reconciliations, while supporting audits and ensuring governance standards. CPA/CA qualification and Excel/JD Edwards experience are preferred.