Project Accountant / Administrator

About the role

Stantec has an opportunity for a Project Accountant / Administrator to join our Financial Services Functional Support team in our Melbourne office. In this role, you will provide essential financial and administrative support to Project Managers across Australia, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of project-related processes and systems.

If you're highly organised, enjoy working with numbers, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Day-to-day tasks would involve:

• Assisting in the set-up and maintenance of projects within Stantec's financial systems and processes.
• Assisting with project invoicing to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Build and share knowledge of Stantec's accounting systems, including project setup, invoicing, financial reviews, and project close-outs.
• Helping the business achieve key performance targets relating to invoicing, unbilled revenue, debt collection, and other financial metrics.
• Providing financial reporting and insights to Project Managers and key stakeholders.
• Assist project managers with contract administration as required on a project-by-project basis.
• Performing a range of finance and administrative tasks to support the wider team.
• Contributing to a safe, quality-focused workplace and adhering to Stantec's policies, procedures, and core values.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Tertiary qualification in accounting or similar (preferred, but not essential).
• Relevant experience in project accounting, finance, administration, or a similar role.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently to meet deadlines.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP or financial management systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with stakeholders across multiple countries.
• An understanding of internal controls or SOX principles, or a willingness to learn.
• A positive, proactive, and team-focused attitude.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.

Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.

Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others

A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables

Professional Memberships

Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

Service Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, submit your application online.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

• Tertiary qualification in accounting or similar (preferred, but not essential).
• Relevant experience in project accounting, finance, administration, or a similar role.