General Ledger Accountant II at Westminster

The MWH organization is driving the wet infrastructure sector globally, and we are leading the world in results-oriented management, technical engineering, and construction services to create a better world. The wet infrastructure sector we serve encompasses a variety of water-related projects and programs ranging from water supply, treatment and storage to water resources management and coastal restoration, and from design and construction of hydropower and renewable energy facilities to full environmental services.

Description

We are currently looking to add a General Ledger Accountant II to support our Westminster, CO office location.

General Ledger Accountant II will ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company objectives. Assists in ensuring reported performance is in line with stated financial goals. This position reports directly to the General Ledger Team Lead of the US Shared Service Center.
Consistently performs the application of financial principals to a variety of complex transactions within a matrix organization. Day to day tactical execution of complex financial issues, this position is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of financial data with frequent communication with internal and external clients. The General Ledger Accountant II uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures. Works to resolve a wide range of accounting and reporting issues with imaginative and practical solutions, and has regular interaction with senior internal personnel.

The primary responsibilities for this role will include:

Support month end general ledger close activities, such as cost allocations, revenue adjustments, journal entries, intercompany invoicing, and accounting for consolidated and unconsolidated joint ventures.
Perform multiple general ledger reconciliations and balance sheet and income statement analysis as assigned.
Prepare and distribute various accounting reports. Assist Business Unit Leaders and Project Managers with project performance issues and analysis, as necessary.
Assist with systems integration as needed.
Assist with internal and external audits.
Assist with updating and developing company policies and procedures as well as internal controls documentation. Assist with the training of new and existing staff members on company policies and procedures.
Assist General Ledger Team Lead with reporting and analysis requests from various departments which may include Tax and Financial Planning and Analysis, as well as others.
Provide analytical support, as necessary, to an operations management team by extracting and analyzing data, and presenting in various formats, including e-mail, databases, spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.  Requirements BA/BS required, Major in Accounting or Finance preferred.
5+ years of general accounting experience, preferably in the construction/engineering industry, with special emphasis on the general ledger and project costs.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Prefer international experience with a global company, preferably with an operations finance group.
Good accounting system skills, JD Edwards/Peoplesoft experience a plus, with strong Excel spreadsheet design capabilities or financial modeling.
Systems development, testing, upgrades experience a plus.

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Preferred Specifications

Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley Act, DCAA, FAR, and CAS preferred.
Bilingual Spanish a plus.
CPA, MBA, or candidate preferred.
Country: USA, State: Colorado, City: Westminster, Company: MWH Global.