Service Location Accounting - Payroll Lead Accountant

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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. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Project Overview:

With consistent values in safety, quality, ethics, and diversity, Bechtel is on a mission to solve the biggest challenges of our lifetime, deliver excellence to our customers, lead the way in innovation, and advance the careers of our biggest asset - you.

Job Summary:

As Payroll Lead Accountant, you will ensure financial processes for office teams are completed.

You will prepare routine reports, office correspondence, tax related journal vouchers, and translate local legal ledgers. You will execute payment instructions, send payment confirmations, and support vendor supplier setup.

Your assistance will help project accounting teams solve complex transaction queries and process issues.  

Major Responsibilities:

• Performing routine accounting and or transactional tasks. 
• Requires process orientated decision making, like performing final invoice steps, in close coordination with internal teams and external parties. 
• Prepares routine audit schedules and information. 
• Preparing indirect tax returns for small entities. 
• Acts as Petty Cash Custodian and prepares supporting transaction documents and replenishment forms. 
• Prepares and submits accounting journal entries. 
• Other responsibilities as designated.

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, Skills and Abilities:

• Broad understanding of local payroll and with experience desirable in the end-to-end payroll function. A willingness to learn and understand payroll processing, employer compliance and related accounting as applicable to Bechtel’s various in-country payrolls is essential.
• Experience of working in a small integrated team supporting the Bechtel businesses, working with remote and hybrid teams will be considered an advantage.
• Experience with SAP, and Oracle ERP system is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• A sound level of proficiency with MS Excel.
• Prior working experience with working in a large, complex multinational corporate and dealing with Australian employer compliance requirements would be considered advantageous.

Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer & commit to respond to every applicant. 

Total Rewards/Benefits:

There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life.

With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.