Job Description
Brunel has an exciting long-term contract opportunity for a Project Accountant supporting our client who is a leading global mining and metals company.
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This contract position will work from home with occasional site visits to North America.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Capital Project Accounting
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- Monitor and analyze project costs, commitments, accruals, and forecasts.
- Review project expenditures for proper accounting treatment, including capital versus operating expense classification.
- Assist with asset capitalization models, asset group development, and project closeout activities as required.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting cycles.
- Prepare monthly project financial reports, variance analyses, and management reporting packages.
- Support project budget-to-actual reviews and provide explanations for significant variances.
- Coordinate with Project Controls and Operations teams to validate project costs and forecasts.
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Contractor Payment Administration
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- Coordinate contractor payment application (PayApp) processing and approval workflows.
- Review contractor invoices and payment applications for compliance with contract terms.
- Collaborate with Contracts, Procurement, and Project Controls personnel to resolve discrepancies.
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Month-End Close & Accruals
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- Prepare project accruals and journal entries.
- Reconcile project balances and investigate unusual transactions.
- Review open commitments, service receipts, and project activity reports.
- Ensure project financial information is complete, accurate, and properly recorded during close activities.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
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- Partner with Project Managers, Engineers, Construction teams, Project Controls, Procurement, and Site Finance organizations.
- Participate in project meetings and provide financial insights to support decision-making.
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Required Qualifications
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- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of accounting experience.
- Experience with project accounting, capital projects, construction accounting, or cost accounting.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Preferred Qualifications
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- Experience supporting large capital construction or mining projects.
- Knowledge of fixed asset accounting and capitalization requirements.
- Experience with Aconex, SharePoint, Power BI, or related project management/reporting tools.
- CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification preferred.
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Offer:
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Full-time employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits include medical, dental and vision that will begin on your first day of employment. 401K matching – 50% match, up to 3%.