Project Accountant - GL

Bechtel Corporation; Santiago; On-site; CLP 18,000,000 - 28,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Project Accountant in Santiago to manage ledger accounts, complete monthly journals, and perform reconciliations. You will work with Billing and Accounts Payable to capture all revenue and costs, and produce project cost reports and margin analyses in accordance with Bechtel policies.

You will coordinate with corporate guidance on month-end/year-end accruals and assist with statutory reporting for Chile, requiring strong Excel skills and Oracle GL/JE experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in a bilingual environment (English/Spanish).
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills.
• Solid knowledge of internal controls and the ability to develop and interpret accounting procedures and reports.
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applicable accounting methods and procedures.
• General accounting knowledge, problem-solving, account analysis, and financial adjustment skills.
• Proficient with MS Office suite of applications (e.g. Word, Excel).
• Oracle GL/JE experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Accounting Manager with financial and administrative controls per Bechtel policies and client requirements.
• Oversee project accounting activities including general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and detailed job cost ledgers.
• Support Chilean statutory reporting requirements for the assigned project.
• Monitor employee receivables and coordinate with project management to keep accounts current.
• Provide financial analyses, cost estimates, forecasts, and ad-hoc management reports as required.
• Coordinate with the Project Accounting Manager to respond to client inquiries and audits.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Detail-oriented

GAAP knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Tools

Oracle GL/JE

Job description

Requisition ID: 300265

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Santiago

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

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Project Overview:

Mining and Metals:

Increasing production of critical minerals provides key components of clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to batteries. This shift to clean energy—and the need for commodities—is critical to underpinning the energy transition. At Bechtel, our teams extract these vital resources to support net zero in a way which is more sustainable than ever before.

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for managing assigned ledger accounts on the Bechtel books by ensuring that all monthly journal entries are completed and account reconciliations are performed on a current basis with actions identified for resolution. The position will be required to work with different accounting teams, such as Billing and Accounts Payable, to ensure all revenue and cost transactions are properly accounted for and accurately recorded. This position will also be responsible for producing accounting reports and analyses related to project costs. This individual will also assist in the coordination and review of project financial gross margin reporting and coordination of Corporate General Ledger (CGL) adjustments relative to month-end and year-end accruals in accordance with Bechtel Policies and Procedures.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Project Accounting Manager with the establishment and operation of financial and administrative controls for the project in accordance with Bechtel policies and procedures, as well as client requirements and applicable statutory regulations.
• Undertaking responsibility for project accounting activities, including general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and detailed job cost and commitment ledgers.
• Supporting Chilean statutory reporting requirements and assisting with those requirements as they pertain to the assigned project.
• Monitoring the status of employee receivables as they pertain to the project and working with project management to ensure that all accounts are current.
• Providing analysis of financial information, estimates of costs, preparation of forecasts, and ad-hoc management reporting as required by project and GBU Management.Providing support to the project team with respect to expense reports, timesheets, and payroll queries.
• Coordinating with the Project Accounting Manager to respond to client inquiries and audits relative to finance-related matters, and working with local client representatives, under the direction of the Accounting Manager, to interpret provisions of contracts as they relate to accounting and billing processes.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in a bilingual environment (English/Spanish).
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills.
• Solid knowledge of internal controls and the ability to develop and interpret accounting procedures and reports.
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applicable accounting methods and procedures.
• General accounting knowledge, problem-solving, account analysis, and financial adjustment skills.
• Proficient with MS Office suite of applications (e.g. Word, Excel).
• Oracle GL/JE experience.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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