How to apply for R2R Associate

About Environmental Resources Management

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a global leader in sustainability consulting, helping organizations transition to low-carbon futures and advance ESG priorities. Working here means contributing to meaningful environmental impact while leveraging your accounting expertise in a purpose-driven firm.

About the role

As an R2R Associate, you'll own the end-to-end accounting cycle for a global consultancy, from month-end close to intercompany reconciliations. Your work ensures accurate financial reporting that supports strategic decisions and audit readiness, directly enabling ERM's mission.

A typical day

You'll start by reviewing overnight intercompany transactions and reconciling them across entities. Mid-morning, you'll prepare journal entries for accruals and provisions, then analyze variance reports for management. After lunch, you might collaborate with the audit team on documentation or test a new ERP module for process improvements.

Who Environmental Resources Management is looking for

• Experienced in R2R/GL accounting with 6-8 years of hands-on work, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS or GAAP, with the ability to apply these principles to complex transactions like intercompany and provisions.
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros) to analyze variances and streamline processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying process improvements and supporting audits.

Tips for this application

• Tailor your resume to highlight R2R-specific achievements, such as 'Reduced month-end close by 2 days through process automation' or 'Managed intercompany reconciliations for 10+ entities.'
• Mention any experience with sustainability reporting or ESG metrics, as ERM values candidates who align with their mission.
• Quantify your impact: use numbers to show the scale of accounts managed, volume of transactions, or efficiency gains.
• If you have ERP implementation or system upgrade experience, emphasize it—ERM runs system enhancement projects.
• Research ERM's recent sustainability reports or client case studies to weave into your cover letter or interview answers.

What to cover in your cover letter

['Your expertise in end-to-end R2R processes and how it ensures accurate reporting for a global consultancy.', 'Your ability to handle complex intercompany transactions and multi-currency reconciliations in a remote environment.', "Your proactive approach to process improvements and system enhancements, aligning with ERM's innovation culture.", "Your passion for sustainability and how your accounting skills can support ERM's mission of accelerating a low-carbon future."]

Research before applying

• Read ERM's latest sustainability report and understand their key ESG focus areas.
• Review their client case studies to see how they help companies achieve low-carbon transitions.
• Familiarize yourself with ERM's global structure and the industries they serve (energy, manufacturing, etc.).
• Check recent news about ERM's acquisitions or partnerships that might affect finance operations.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• Describe a time you identified and resolved a significant variance during month-end close.
• How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple entities' GLs and deadlines?
• Explain a complex intercompany reconciliation you handled and how you ensured accuracy.
• How have you used Excel to automate or improve an accounting process?
• What experience do you have with ERP systems, and how did you contribute to an implementation or upgrade?

Common mistakes to avoid

• Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention sustainability or ERM's mission.
• Failing to highlight remote work experience or self-discipline in managing tasks independently.
• Not preparing specific examples of process improvements or system enhancements you've led.