Project Accountant

3 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Australian Rail Track Corporation Full time
Project Accountant
About Inland Rail

The Inland Rail Program is a 1600km rail infrastructure project stretching from Brisbane to Melbourne, incorporating new and existing rail track. The program includes upgrading existing standard gauge track, enhancing it for double stacking, and constructing new links with viaducts, tunnels, crossings, and bridges. More information can be found here: Inland Rail

About the opportunity

As our Project Accountant, you'll be the financial link between Inland Rail's Finance, Project Controls, and Delivery teams. You'll ensure accurate project transactions, deliver high-quality financial reports, and provide insights to support decision-making. This role also involves corporate compliance activities such as payroll allocations, asset capitalization, and contract data management, ensuring alignment with financial standards.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
  1. Manage the end-to-end monthly reporting cycle, including accruals, transfer journals, scope changes, forecasts, and budget updates.
  2. Ensure timely closure of Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) and forecasts in line with Inland Rail reporting schedules.
  3. Highlight key movements and ensure forecasts align with project delivery schedules.
  4. Provide accounting and transactional support to project and functional managers, ensuring alignment with budgets and governance.
  5. Maintain compliance with Australian accounting standards and support audit processes.
  6. Assist in the close-out of completed project stages or work packages and hand over to operations.
  7. Build and maintain respectful working relationships across teams to foster collaboration and shared success.
About You

You're a detail-oriented and proactive finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You bring strong analytical skills, a commitment to accuracy, and a passion for infrastructure delivery.

To ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:
  • Tertiary qualifications in accounting or business, membership of relevant institutes, or proven relevant experience.
  • Experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost functions within a commercial organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to foster relationships.
  • A collaborative mindset with attention to detail.
  • Extensive knowledge of spreadsheets and automated accounting systems.
Desirable Selection Criteria
  • Knowledge and experience with Prism, CiA Financials, or similar systems.
  • Exposure to major infrastructure projects.
  • Management performance reporting experience.
What you'll be joining
  • One of Australia's largest infrastructure programs.
  • This project will generate jobs and boost local economies along the alignment.
  • Inland Rail values diversity and aims to increase representation.
  • Flexible, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
Our Organisation and Culture

Inland Rail is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We aim to connect producers to markets, creating opportunities for communities and industries. We value Future Thinking, Active Engagement, No Harm, and Results. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Employment decisions are based on merit and fit.

Apply Now

If this opportunity excites you, please apply online today. Pre-employment checks including criminal history, references, medical, and drug tests are required. Inland Rail is a drug-free workplace.

Applications are reviewed promptly after posting, so don't delay your application.

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