Project Accountant

About the role

Linkforce, a privately owned contractor delivering shutdown, maintenance and project services to mining, infrastructure, energy, telecommunications and defence clients, is hiring a Project Accountant for its Projects Controls Team. The position is permanent and full-time, based at the CBD head office in Perth, and involves close collaboration with the whole team.

Key responsibilities

• Record transactions accurately, including cost, intercompany, accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for the relevant business entities
• Carry out end-of-month accounting: cost and timesheet reconciliations, journal posting and margin postings
• Set up and maintain project budgets based on tender submissions, estimates and variations
• Review requisitions and commitments for compliance with project cost coding
• Prepare monthly cost forecasts for each project using updated actuals, trends and input from Project Managers and Business Managers
• Help produce monthly Contract Status Reports and maintain forecasts
• Prepare client invoicing and supporting documentation, and manage and maintain project transactions

Required profile

• At least 2 years of experience in a Project Accountant role
• Understanding and application of project cost management principles
• Ability to maintain quality and attention to detail under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Experience working for a construction contractor in the mining/resources industry is highly desirable

Required skills

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Reporting tools such as Pronto, Power BI and Tableau
• Microsoft Office suite

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration paid fortnightly
• A modern CBD office with free gym membership (including pool, sauna and steam room) and premium end-of-trip facilities
• New starter onboarding and training
• Employee-only offers and discounts
• Flexible working, up to 2 days per week from home
• Recognition awards for service milestones and peer-nominated achievements