Mode of work
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
Hybrid
Expertise & Skills
Job description
ERM is the world's largest global pure-play sustainability consultancy, with more than 50 years of market leadership. ERM uses its unique combination of technical depth and commercial acumen to partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges, and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
With over 8,000+ employees worldwide operating from 170+ offices in 40 countries, ERM is unmatched in its ability to operationalize sustainability across the business lifecycle and at all levels of an organization, which we call our boots to boardroom approach.
Responsibilities:
- Set up projects with accurate structure, budgets, and project team access and billing rates
- Partner with project teams to process method of resolution to clear variances
- Obtain project team approval to ensure accurate invoices, this may involve corrections including transferring of time and rate adjustments
- Reach WIP DSO goals by sending invoices to clients in a timely manner
- Regularly review activity of projects to close projects after completion of work
- Resolve outstanding issues by escalating to PA leadership, other Finance leadership, and/or project teams as needed
- Meet individual and team performance KPIs
- Ensure compliance to ERM policies and procedures
Skills Needed:
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with both internal and external customers, across all levels and functions
- Ability to work with minimal direction and in a highly collaborative manner to meet required deadlines and perform all necessary tasks
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to prioritize tasks effectively and complete them accurately
- Highly motivated with strong work ethic to own and drive tasks to full resolution
- Strong computer skills, including Excel (BST experience preferred)
Requirements:
- A degree in commerce (B.Com) or (M.Com) or (BBA) or equivalent. Additional courses or certifications in accounting or finance or project management can be beneficial.
- Three to five years project accounting (billing) experience, professional services experience preferred
- Ability to work 2nd shift
- In-office during onboarding, then transition to hybrid (3 days/week)