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
