Accounts Payable & Receivable Team Leader

Company Description

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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

“We are a company that values diversity, inclusiveness, and innovative thinking."

Come grow with us.

This role will report into the ‘Manager, Accounting, AP, AR & Other Assets - GBS’, ensuring the correct US GAAP accounting treatment for accounts payable, accounts receivable and other asset-related categories.

As the Accounts Payable & Receivable Team Lead you will also be responsible for ensuring that we maximize the potential from our existing underlying systems (Oracle and BlackLine) and consistently evolve to embrace new technology.

In addition, the role will be responsible for ensuring all processes are in adherence to AECOM policies and procedures and compliant with relevant SOX narratives and controls.

• We are offering the following shift patterns:
• Early Shift: 6:00 AM IST - 3:00 PM IST
• Mid-Shift: 12:30 PM IST - 21:30 PM IST
• Night Shift: 6:30 PM IST - 3:00 AM

How you’ll make a difference, key responsibilities:

AR/AP and Other Asset category management, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Oversee the monthly reconciliation process to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the financial statements.
• Oversee the reconciliation of accounts payable/accounts receivable subledger, journal and clearing accounts and liaison with Source to Pay (S2P)/Order to Cash (O2C) to resolve discrepancies and upstream process issues.
• Oversee the reconciliation of employee advances, liaison with S2P to resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee the reconciliation of Employee expense/P-card accounts, liaison with S2P to resolve discrepancies.

Auditing and Compliance Monitoring

• Liaise with internal and external auditors and ensure compliance with relevant local regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with AP, AR and other asset-related category SOX narratives and control documentation.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement changes that generate efficiencies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Partner with S2P and O2C to drive operational efficiencies and process improvement.

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of General Accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a global organization. 
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with focus on US GAAP.
• Experience in SOX and operational compliance in shared services.
• Strong communication (English language), and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated success in cross-cultural, virtual team environments.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.