Engineering Accounting Analyst

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

This role oversees capital expenditure accounting and financial management for regional projects. The position monitors compliance, analyzes project financials, bridges Engineering and corporate accounting functions, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and delivers financial performance reports.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Capital Expenditure Management

• Maintain project metadata, budgets, and financial data in the source of truth platform.
• Prepare, analyze, and reconcile project cost and asset data, transfers, and metrics.
• Ensure accuracy and alignment with project progress through stakeholder collaboration.
• Reconcile inventory and sales/use tax charges using ERP systems as required.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Conduct monthly expenditure analysis and cost queries using ERP systems.
• Identify and address data discrepancies with the Accounting team.
• Identify projects requiring authorization overruns and evaluate root causes.
• Deliver monthly financial analysis reports to Engineering staff.
• Prepare expenditure reports for regulatory filings using data from multiple systems.

Process Improvement & Optimization

• Partner with corporate stakeholder groups to identify cost and process improvements.
• Present monthly financial analysis to the accounting team to inform business strategy.
• Identify opportunities for system or procedural enhancements.
• Contribute to developing processes supporting ESG-related capital activities.

Systems & Training

• Serve as the regional power user for accounting and ERP systems.
• Support system upgrades through testing and implementation.
• Provide training to regional staff on process changes.
• Train new employees on ERP and Asset Management platforms.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration, or Accounting.
• 3+ years of financial, cost accounting, project controller, or cost engineering experience.
• Experience with Oracle based financial/accounting/budgeting software is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Experience working with and learning different budgeting, accounting, or analytical software.
• Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS accounting theory and practice preferred.
• Detail oriented and accurate with strong numerical analysis, evaluation and research skills and ability to work with integrity and careful judgement.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suites.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, computer, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with engineers, project managers, operations, finance, accounting and communications dept. with regard to projects, capital investment, expenditures, schedules, etc.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Eligibility to take Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification is preferred.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $93000 to $110000 Per Year.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.