Financial and Administrative Accountant

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is looking for a Financial and Administrative Accountant for employment in Lima, Peru.

 The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides professional-level accounting support.
• Maintains records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for corporate and local books.
• Supports medium-complexity projects, working under general supervision. Includes projects executed in a Consortium.
• Reviews reconciliations between the Corporate and Local accounting books; should include analysis of items and recommendations for improvements or solutions.
• Coordinates with the accounting outsourcing team for the timely recording of accounting entries within the monthly closing process.
• Coordinates with the accounting outsourcing team for the timely filing of tax obligations with SUNAT and other municipal entities.
• Reports transactions for recording in Oracle (Customer Invoices, Supplier Invoices, and Cash Receipts and Disbursements).
• Performs accounting tasks including the research and preparation of account reconciliations, project account entries, and balance sheets and/or financial statements.
• Makes recommendations based on account analysis.
• Works with internal clients to gather and provide information.
• Must understand the relationships between accounts and have intermediate and advanced knowledge of accounting and financial analysis principles. This level requires a proven ability to apply professional concepts productively and consistently.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• +2 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Microsoft office skills: (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Preferred experience/requirements:

• 4 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Oracle software knowledge
• Bilingual English Spanish

Additional Information

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.