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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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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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