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Who We Are
Burns & McDonnell is a family of companies bringing together an unmatched team of engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists to design and build our critical infrastructure. We offer full-service capabilities with more than 60 offices globally with an integrated construction and design mindset. Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is 100% employee-owned.
What We Do
In this hands-on role, the Accounting Analyst will be a critical member of the Finance 360 rotational team and will be instrumental in ensuring Project Teams receive the best service from accounting across all of our functions. The successful candidate will join a fast-paced, collaborative, team-oriented environment where they can act as a key liaison for Project Teams to all things Accounting/Finance.
How you Can Grow with Us
Growth opportunities are endless based on your desire to learn and take on challenges. We are excited to share details of your career path options with you during your employment. The Accounting Analyst role is intended to be a wide-ranging role to get exposure to our 14 different groups with Accounting/Finance. Positions such as Project Accountant, Contract Analyst, Project Finance Manager, Financial Analyst, International Analyst may be in your future! The Accounting Analyst role is an ideal opportunity for someone to get a foot in the door at a growing company nationally recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the Best Places to Work.
The Accounting Analyst is responsible for being a key liaison between Accounting/Finance and members of our Project Teams of a specific Global Practice or Regional Office.
Responsibilities Include:
• Develop a working knowledge of the Accounting/Finance process system workflows to be a Center of Excellence for the Project Team to use as support.
• Understands intercompany and client billing process workflow, the importance of timely and accurate billing documentation, and the effects of timeliness on cash management
• Knows Data Analytics capabilities in Accounting/Finance to support equipping project teams with the info to manage projects
• Demonstrates understanding of the accounts payable process workflow and is able to troubleshoot payment or vendor issues
• Participate in the formal and informal training of Project Team members on Accounting/Finance processes & systems
• Use wide-ranging Accounting/Finance knowledge to support special projects that focus on innovation and process improvement
• Analyze and interpret contracts to determine proper invoicing requirements & formats for contracts that have complex and/or unique requirements
• Recommend and implement billing solutions using current technology to maximize the efficiency and accuracy of existing systems & processes
• Manage unbilled work in progress and project status billing process for designated Global Practice or Regional Office
• Coordinate with the project team and billing support staff to ensure smooth execution of assigned tasks
• Develop process documentation for all client-specific invoicing requirements
• Audit projects with complicated invoicing requirements.
• Support Enterprise Account Management teams on Accounting/Finance needs to assist in delivering best-in-class service to Burns & McDonnell clients
• Assist Contract Analyst team on client-initiated audits on invoicing
• Support Contract Analyst and Financial Reporting teams on 4th quarter and business planning request from Business Leadership
• Aid and review Project Team’s annual AP Accrual estimates to ensure accuracy and follows accounting guidelines
• Fosters relationships with Project Teams and shows a willingness to learn about the Burns & McDonnell project lifecycle
• Support Miscellaneous Project Reviews
• Engage regularly with assigned mentor as a part of the Accounting Analyst professional development program
• Displays first-rate customer service skills – maintains a positive attitude and is always willing to offer a helping hand to other team members
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance is required.
• Basic knowledge in Accounting/GAAP.
• Previous internship experience is preferred
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred
• Involvement on campus or in the community is strongly preferred.
• Eagerness to constantly learn, be challenged with new tasks, and passionate for continuous improvement
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience working with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key excel functions is preferred
• Self-motivator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple day-to-day and ongoing projects simultaneously
• Ability to use various software tools, including models, spreadsheets, and databases, to perform analysis and compellingly communicate findings.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow complex requests.
Job Accounting/Finance
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: No
Req ID: 242429
Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-MH #COR N/A
