Why CDM Smith

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.

Job Description

The Intermediate Accountant – GL is responsible for end-to-end ownership of assigned accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial data, and performs balance sheet reconciliations in coordination with corporate accounting.

Key Responsibilities

Own and deliver assigned GL activities end-to-end with high accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Prepare and post journal entries (assets, liabilities, accruals, intercompany, fixed assets, etc.) with proper validation, documentation, and tracking.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all items are supported, reviewed, and resolved within defined timelines.
Execute month-end close activities in line with defined timelines with zero missed deliverables.
Identify risks, delays, or discrepancies early and escalate with clear action plans and solutions.
Ensure timely follow-up and closure of all open and aged items, with measurable progress each month.
Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation, including reconciliations, journal entry support, standard operating procedures and trackers.
Maintain balance sheet integrity, ensuring all unreconciled items are investigated, resolved, or appropriately escalated in a timely manner.
Deliver consistent, high-quality financial information while effectively coordinating with stakeholders for required inputs and issue resolution.
Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, investigate, and resolve complex and non-routine accounting issues.

Knowledge & Skills

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting principles, with the ability to apply them in practical scenarios
Hands-on experience in Oracle R12 and Oracle Cloud ERP (Fusion)
Experience with account reconciliation tools (e.g., ARCS) or similar platforms
Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools, including data analysis, validation, and reporting
Working knowledge of automation and AI tools (e.g., Power Automate, Copilot, Power BI, or similar), with ability to leverage them for process improvement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate variances and resolve complex accounting issues
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely to stakeholders
Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills across cross-functional and global teams
Highly organised with strong time management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines
Strong attention to detail with a high-quality and control mindset to ensure accuracy, completeness, and avoidance of rework

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate/postgraduate, preferably commerce as one of the subjects with Finance & Accounting knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

7 years of relevant or 5 years of experience in general ledger accounting
Good Communication Skills
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting principles
Hands-on experience in Oracle R12 and Oracle Cloud ERP (Fusion)

Amount Of Travel Required

0%

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Business Unit

COR

Group

COR

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Employment Type

Regular

Intermediate Accountant General Ledger

General Ledger Accountant