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Jacobs Senior Project Accountant (w/m/x) in Krakow, Poland
Your Impact:
Jacobs is a global engineering firm that offers comprehensive technical consulting, design, and project management services. We work with clients from the public and private sectors, helping them achieve strategic goals and challenges.
For our Global Delivery Organization (GDO) in Krakow we are currently looking for a Senior Project Accountant
This position is ultimately responsible for day-to-day accounting of project financials throughout the project’s life cycle in accordance with US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and company’s procedures. The aim of this role is to support the operations teams in the project billing process and ensure that month-end reporting is applied accurately following the timescales required.
Our Senior Project Accountant:
Follows company policies, procedures and US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), statutory requirements and SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) controls
Maintains project setup and project close in appropriate manner to ensure completeness and accuracy of project’s evidence
Prepares client invoices in accordance with the contract terms
Provides month-end reporting on project performance including gross margin variances and all other financial aspects, prepares specialized reports and accounting data analysis
Effectively communicates with the project team during the entire life cycle of the project and provides continuous support and guidance
Monitors project balances on Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Unbilled and Unearned items, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding)
Prepares various journal entries such as: revenue adjustments, cost accruals, provision for loss
Liaises with other departments, clients and outside vendors to resolve cross-functional matters
Ensures that all deadlines are met
Participates in internal and external audits
Prepares project specific analysis and ad hoc reporting
Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective using existing solutions
Submits recommendations for improvements and actively participates in company’s initiatives in this area (process, procedures, systems and controls improvements)
May be requested to provide on-the-job training to new joiners
Here’s what you’ll need :
Master's degree in Finance or Accounting, equivalent major or equivalent experience
At least five years of professional accounting experience, preferably within an international business environment (Project Accounting background will be a strong asset)
Fluency in English, both written and spoken
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, especially Oracle Financials
Very good MS Excel knowledge (working knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications will be an asset)
Advanced analytical skills, accuracy and focus on details considering "the big picture" while adapting information
Problem-solving thinking, solution-based and can-do attitude
Effective time and tasks management skills to balance own priorities and assist team members in completing all deliverables
Excellent communication/basic presentation skills (both written and verbal) to handle all business situations in a diplomatic and sensitive manner and win client’s trust
Ability to work with minimal supervision, receive minimal guidance and show initiative to take on new tasks
Readiness to participate in non-standard initiatives
Strong commitment to self-development and continuous-learning
Collaborative approach
We offer:
Unique company culture fostering individual career growth and work-life balance
Full-time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualifications
Hybrid or stationary working model – depending on your preferences
Flexible working hours (we start between 7:30-10:00)
“Short Fridays” (we work 6h on Friday)*
Flexible benefits package (Lux Med medical care, psychological care, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, including Multisport card co-financing, car park sharing system)
Membership in Jacobs employee networks (Women's Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, Toastmasters, Collectively and others)
Continuous development opportunities, including a range of professional trainings and certifications (e.g. ACCA, CIPS), Graduate Development Program,
Learners’ Community, self-learning platform
In Jacobs, every day is a chance to make the world a better place - let's design your career with us!
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As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team recruitmentpoland@jacobs.com
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.
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