GA Accounting Specialist

Requisition ID: 276702 

• Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: New Delhi 

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, and Mining & Metals markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel are our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

Bechtel India is a global operation that supports execution of projects and services around the world. Working seamlessly with business line home offices, project sites, customer organizations and suppliers, our teams have delivered more than 125 projects since our inception in 1994. Our offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara and Chennai will grow significantly and sustainably with exciting career opportunities for both professionals and young graduates who are passionate about creating a cleaner, greener, and safer world; building transformational infrastructure; making decarbonization a reality; and protecting people and the environment.

Job summary:

• Reports directly to the Sr. GA Supervisor and interfaces with counterparts in other service locations, project offices, and controller management.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares and records General Ledger transactions and provides support to month end and year end Journal Ledger closing procedure.
• Prepares routine and some moderately complex summary reports and/or financial statements.
• Reconciles all general ledger balances for assigned balancing segments and ensures that monthly, supporting schedules are prepared in a timely manner and are reviewed for compliance with established procedure
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applicable accounting methods.
• Prepares standard tax compliance reports and schedules (VAT, GST, WHT etc.) in a timely manner to ensure payment and filing deadlines are met.
• Scrutinizes ledger transactions to ensure accuracy of tax compliance reports and schedules.
• Examines a variety of recording and reporting documents and summaries to verify accuracy and conformance with specific functional, corporate, contract, government, or professional accounting requirements.
• Complies, research and examines financial information to prepare entries into accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and documents business transactions.
• In addition to above, General Accounting Specialist would support and manage workload within the team. May assist in reviewing General Ledger transactions. Prepares complex summary reports and/or financial statements.
• Prepares and may assist in reviewing standard financial reports (e.g. balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other regulatory requirements.
• May assist in reviewing account reconciliations and take lead in resolving and taking corrective action to ensure that outstanding items in account reconciliations are cleared promptly.
• Prepares complex tax compliance reports and schedules (VAT, GST, WHT etc.) in a timely manner to ensure payment and filing deadlines are met. May assist in reviewing standard tax compliance reports and schedule.
• Should be preemptive in identifying process improvements initiatives and provide assistance in developing the same.
• Assist Team Lead and Supervisor in identifying the requirement and providing process related trainings to the team.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and at 5-6 years of accounting experience.
• Basic knowledge of financial reporting, Oracle financials, accounts payable and project financial process controls.
• Basic skills in the areas of oral and written communications, MS Office suite of applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good analytical skills.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Should possess good analytical skills.
• Ability to meet effectively both orally and in writing.
• Understanding of generally accepting accounting principles (GAAP) and applicable accounting Standards.
• Must be responsible, on time, conscientious, and function well in a team environment.
• The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable and have the ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude and maintain composure under stress.
• The ideal candidate must be 'self-starter' capable of working independently, taking initiative identifying and resolving issues, managing workload, and handling correspondence.
• Having MBA or CA inter qualification would be an added advantage.
• The ideal candidate must possess good organization skills, ability to provide constant attention to detail, and have ability to apply quality control over a heavy volume work with tight deadlines.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers 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.com/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.

Shaping tomorrow together

Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through five global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing & Technology. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.  
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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.

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