Senior Corporate Financial Accounting Associate

Requisition ID: 284215 

•  Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Hybrid 
• Work Location: Reston, VA 

 

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Job Summary:

We’re hiring a Senior Corporate Financial Accounting Associate, reporting to the Assistant Controller within the Corporate Controller team based in Reston, VA. This position is eligible for hybrid telework, with an in-office schedule based on team deliverables. Bechtel’s Corporate Controller group provides governance and oversight to the global controller operations, whether those operations are performed on projects, in our Global Business Units (“GBUs”) or in a Bechtel Business Services (“BBS”) service center. This includes developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures, establishing standard company-wide practices designed to ensure compliance with company policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), preparing or reviewing financial statements (audited or unaudited) for external issuance, and serving as the primary interface with Bechtel’s global external audit firm. We actively build a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where diverse views are welcomed, openness is encouraged, and teamwork and merit are cornerstones. 

 

Senior Corporate Financial Accounting Associate position reporting to the Assistant Controller within the Corporate Controller team in Reston, VA. The position includes assisting in the close and consolidation process for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting; performing monthly account reconciliations; responsibility for analysis and maintenance of certain corporate accounts; preparing financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and liaising with Bechtel Business Services (BBS) financial service centers to identify and resolve accounting issues. The candidate must have the ability to maintain a sense of urgency focusing on critical issues, be detail oriented and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.

 

This position is designated as part-time (hybrid) telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares and records journal entries to assist with monthly close process
• Prepares annual financial statements, related disclosures, and work papers to support audits of various legal entities
• Reviews various documents, summaries, and support to verify accuracy and conformance with specific functional, corporate, contract, or professional accounting requirements
• Reconciles financial reports and data with other records on file; points out inconsistencies and errors and recommends actions to resolve
• Analyzes accounting or financial data, to identify anomalies for further consideration   <