About the Role
We are seeking a Junior Project Accountant to sit within our Finance team on the Fraser Coast, QLD. This position offers growth, exposure to an industry leading contractor and a supportive environment. This role will suit someone who is confident and dynamic, at the beginning of their accounting career, and would like to pursue, or is currently pursuing their CPA qualification.
Key responsibilities
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders internally
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information
- Provide financial analysis to assist in assessing profitability
Identify and assess areas for continuous process improvements
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About You
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent business experience
- Currently completing or willing to complete a CPA/CA/CFA
- Extensive experience in finance and accounting roles, including project accounting, analysis, budgeting & forecasting
- Previous experience in project accounting within a multi-disciplinary environment
- Previous experience with JDEGS or large ERP system and strong Excel capability
- Self-motivated, results-focused and able to work under pressure
Collaborative team player with strong work ethic and the ability to manage competing priorities
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Why Join Downer Rail and Transit Systems?
Be part of a company that delivers more than projects—we create legacies. At Downer RTS, we offer:
- Transformational Opportunities: Play a pivotal role in revitalizing the manufacturing industry, creating jobs, and shaping the future of rail in Australia.
- An Industry Leader’s Platform: The backing of a major ASX-listed organization to drive your vision forward.
- Unparalleled Growth: Develop your career in a multidisciplinary environment that values innovation and excellence.
Diversity and Inclusion: Join a company that celebrates diverse talents, cultures, and ideas.
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For more details about this position contact Sarah Clark - Talent & Sourcing Business Partner, at [email protected]
Please note applications will not be accepted via email, please apply via the link.
You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.
