As a member of the Asia Pacific Global Design Accounting team, the Global Design Project Accountant will perform project accounting duties for assigned projects of moderate to high complexity/financial risk.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Complete accurate and timely project set-up in the PeopleSoft system.
• Monitor and review project costs for accuracy and make applicable adjusting entries.  Prepare and analyze project forecasts as applicable; identify potential risks and communicate appropriately.
• Ensure projects are billed in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with owner/contractual requirements; may include contractual agreements including foreign currency translation issue.
• Monitor problem accounts receivable items including past due problem accounts; escalate to appropriate level for resolution.
• Prepare and issue timely and accurate project status reporting to management on a periodic basis.  Complete timely and accurate project close out activities in conjunction with project management and in accordance with Owner and contractual requirements.
• Interface with Owners and other project management on projects with funding requirements.
• Compile and review account reconciliations for accuracy, and resolve reconciliation issues for assigned projects.
• Support process improvement opportunities to drive consistent tools and processes by using technology.  Recommend areas in which processes may be optimized and/or improved.  Utilized strong systems skills in multiple applications in order to streamline processes and gain efficiencies.

Key Talents and Experience

• 3-4 years professional experience
• Excellent PC skills, proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• PeopleSoft software experience preferred.
• Adaptable to fast paced work environment with new and changing responsibilities
• Self-starter with strong tendency toward pro-active process improvement
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles (GAAP)
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communications skills required
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Speaking and writing in English and Mandarin

Education and Professional Certification

• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• Minimum of two years financial management experience preferred