Project Accountant
Usa, Arizona
Experience: 4-6 Years
Mining
Introduction
Brunel has an exciting long-term contract opportunity for a Project Accountant supporting our client who is a leading global mining and metals company.
This contract position will work from home with occasional site visits to North America.
What are you going to do
Capital Project Accounting
- 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.
Contractor Payment Administration
- 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.
Essential skills and knowledgeÂ
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
What we offer
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%.
Anything else ?
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Our Culture and Values
At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.
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Our ESG Commitment
Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.
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