Project Accounting Supervisor

Job Summary

The Project Accounting Supervisor will support the Project Finance and Accounting Manager with various accounting activities associated with the joint venture project. This position will receive day-to-day direction from the Project Finance and Accounting Manager and will functionally report to the Infrastructure Finance Manager. This position will be based in Arizona and will start in a home/client office and will relocate to the jobsite at a later date.

Duties

• Manage the projects’ client and joint venture billing process, ensuring compliance with contractual terms of the project’s prime contract and joint venture agreement.
• Supports client's inquiries and audits relative to finance-related matters and works with client representatives to resolve discrepancies.
• Works closely with the BBS Shared Services team to ensure billing, accounts payable and tax filings are accurate and compliant.
• Maintains oversight of employee receivables as they pertain to the project and work with project management in ensuring all accounts are current.
• Collaborates with the procurement and contracts team to ensure accurate and timely payments to suppliers and subcontractors.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 3+ years of relevant experience or 5+ years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Understanding of organizational structure, policies and procedures.
• Experience and proficiency in basic accounting functions such as payroll, payables, receivables, billing and financial accounting.
• Good skills in working with and communicating effectively orally and in writing with internal and external personnel.
• Understanding of Bechtel’s joint venture accounting processes.
• Proficient in computer applications and common software products.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial issues including an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and techniques.
• Good Interpersonal skills and ability to effectively function in a matrix organization and manage complex high-volume activities.
• Ability to analyze financial data, provide early recognition of potential problems and provide effective and innovative thought processes in handling complex financial issues/problems.