Senior Project Accountant

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Location: RAAF Base Williamtown Category: Finance Position Type: Permanent Job Reference: BOE/1856699WIL Attachments: Share This: The Opportunity We are seeking a talented Senior Project Accountant to join our Boeing Defence Australia Finance team location in Brisbane or Williamtown. This role consists of project accounting and cost control management and reportingto support projects across the BDA Portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to challenge yourself in a fast-paced environment characterized by diverse daily challenges that keep the work interesting and the opportunity for exposure to the broader Boeing Enterprise and future career growth. Our Finance professionals play a key role in guiding critical business decisions and cutting-edge solutions for the world's leading aerospace company. The work that Boeing does contributes to aviation and aerospace products, technologies and services that make a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities:Collaborate and offer high-level support to the Project Finance and central finance teams.Generate both standard and custom financial reports for internal and external use, and present them to relevant stakeholders as needed.Prepare annual Estimates at Completion (EAC).Assist with annual and ad-hoc external audits when necessary.Complete the month-end process, including necessary journal entries, revenue recognition, and reconciliations of general and balance sheet accounts, along with all required reporting.Advise management on financial performance forecasts based on financial and business insights and experience.Conduct variance analysis and explain operational and financial performance to various stakeholders throughout the organization.Analyze, interpret, prepare, and reconcile financial data.Oversee and process monthly customer invoicing.Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and actively participate in improvement initiatives.Provide training and mentorship to other team members. Experience/Qualifications The successful candidate will ideally have sound knowledge across some/all of the following areas: Bachelor Degree in finance, business or commerce; or equivalent experience in the workforceRelevant experience in a project accounting, management accounting or cost control roleIntermediate Excel SkillsAbility to adapt to different situations, be proactive and organise priorities autonomously to meet deadlinesGood communication skills and ability to collaborate with a broad range of stakeholdersExperience in a fast paced environment Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements. About Us Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with an inclusive team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space you can contribute to work that matters. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. Benefits Cutting edge projectsFlexible working optionsDiscounts for travel and accommodationSalary packaging optionsHealth and wellbeing benefitsStudy assistance If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader, click Apply Now. Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.