Accounts Payable Specialist

Requisition ID: 285363 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Various Bechtel Project Locations 

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. 

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:

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); synthetic materials; and data center markets.

M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.

Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will correspond with project personnel on commitment documents to ensure timely payment of invoices. You will collaboratively process, audit, research, and analyze invoices and actively resolve outstanding issues. You will use metrics and tools to monitor group work to ensure workload is evenly distributed. Your efforts will contribute to organizational compliance and financial success. #LI-AM3

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs the functions of processing invoices, responsible for entering/updating invoices related to complex project or corporate payables. 
• Research, analyze, and resolve invoice with (holds) issues with Project team, Procurement department and supplier. 
• Initiates contact/correspond with project personnel on the commitment documents, material receiving reports, approvals, and other issues to ensure timely payment of invoices. Ensure invoices are scheduled for payment as per terms.
• Review invoices to ensure adherence to the corporate policies and procedures. 
• Assist in the Order closeout. 
• Participate in periodic meeting with key stakeholders.
• Support AP process lead in monitoring the workload within the respective team to ensure it is appropriately distributed.
• Assists in resolving the outstanding issues, monitors communications for the quality control and escalates unresolved issues to Lead/ Supervisor.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a University Hire with less than 1 year of experience or 4-5 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of accounting principles, concepts and terminology including specific knowledge of A/P processes the accounts payable cycle for subcontracts and material requisition to actual payment
• Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office suite especially Excel, Word, and Outlook 
• Experience with Oracle Financials 
• Above average communication, analytical, and organizational skills 
• Good initiative and ability to work independently while functioning effectively with a team environment 
• Good business judgment in execution of assigned work and in understanding when issues need to be escalated for resolution 

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

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.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com