Lead Accountant (Onsite) - Bilfinger Inc.

(ONSITE, not remote)

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, active primarily in Continental Europe, Northwest Europe, United States, and the Middle East. With over 4,500 skilled employees in the United States, Bilfinger delivers its services across multiple industries that include petrochemical, oil & gas, consumer goods, energy and utilities, and government services. Bilfinger has offices in 40 states, and our project portfolio covers the entire value chain from consulting, multi craft capital project construction, mechanical and facilities-based maintenance, , NDT/inspection and turnarounds.

Position Summary:

 Responsible for adhering to accounting policies and procedures involving the maintenance of a general ledger, analysis of balance sheet accounts, and financial management reporting. Under limited direction, is responsible for preparing journal entries in the general ledger, analysis of balance sheet accounts and financial management reporting.  

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Prepares complex monthly balance sheet reconciliations timely and accurately, as assigned.
• Prepares month-end and year-end close, journal entries, fixed assets, treasury postings, etc.
• Prepares and monitors the fixed assets registers (IFRS, US GAAP and TAX).
• Prepares monthly balance sheet and P&L on timely basis.
• Assists with preparing the quarterly and annual financial statements based on US GAAP and IFRS basis.
• Responsible for supporting month end close and related reporting timely and accurately.
• Responsible for reporting analytics of balance changes and analysis.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with internal control guidelines.
• Assists with internal reporting requirements up to Parent Company.
• Assists with internal and external audit requests.
• Assists with documenting accounting procedures and SOPs.
• Assists other accounting functions on an as needed basis.
• Acts and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager.
• Identifies and solves problems; makes sound judgments.
• Deals tactfully and effectively with employees and other department managers.
• Assists management with ad-hoc requests, including special projects and initiatives.
• Observes and complies with all safety rules.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in corporate accounting. Previous experience in corporate accounting for an industrial construction company preferred.
• Willingness to work the hours needed to complete and deliver tasks on committed deadline dates.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to provide quality work in a timely manner.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and listening skills required.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be able to work individually and in a team.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of SAP, preferred.
• Previous Construction, POC accounting or Job Cost experience a plus.
• Technically sufficient in US GAAP; exposure to IFRS a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced level).

Please reach out to Michelle Reynolds, michelle.reynolds@bilfinger.com in case of any questions related to this position.  

Bilfinger Inc.  Is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. 

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

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Please be advised that these communications are FRAUDULENT and are NOT sent from anyone within or affiliated with Bilfinger. These email messages are a scam and should be treated as such. Bilfinger does not make job offers via social media, unsolicited email or without personally interviewing candidates first. We never send you cheques in order to pay contractors to set up a home office. Never send money or pass on personal details to anyone suggesting they can provide employment with Bilfinger, and never reply to an email address that does not end in @bilfinger.com.

If you receive such a message, you are advised to contact your local law enforcement agency and provide any details you may have. You also may forward the messages to compliance.helpdesk@bilfinger.com.