Accounting Specialist

• Relocation Authorized:
  None
• Telework Type:
  Part-Time Telework
• Work Location:
  
  Oak Ridge, TN

Company Overview: Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects since 1898. We have completed over 25,000 projects across 160 countries, creating jobs, growing economies, and improving infrastructure resilience. Our capabilities align with customers’ objectives to create lasting positive impact in Infrastructure;
Nuclear, Security & Environmental;
Energy;
Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing & Technology markets. We support clients from initial planning through start‑up and operations, delivering successful outcomes through quality people and relentless drive.

In this role, you will assist in providing professional financial and economic support services. You will conduct complex research on finance and investments, assist in preparing and producing regulatory reports, ad‑hoc financial reports, speeches, charts, and studies. Your research, analysis, and organized methods will contribute to effective business decisions through precise financial data interpretation. This position is a Bechtel NS&E Controller deployed project accounting role, reporting to the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) Controller with full‑time support of the UPF project.

It has a 12‑18 month duration with extension options pending work scope needs. The role is part‑time telework but may be full‑time for the right candidate, requiring at least three days of in‑person attendance per week as determined by the individual’s supervisor.

• Provides professional accounting support services.
• Extracts and performs preliminary analysis of technical data.
• Works with transactional groups (e.g., Accounts Payable and Receivables and Client billings) to assist in common problems across projects that may be candidates for work process improvements.
• Assists with audit queries (internal and external).
• Provides financial analysis and coordination on GBU projects.
• Provides financial support to GBU project accounting management.

• Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 2‑5 years of relevant experience or 6‑9 years of relevant work experience.

• Good working knowledge of expense reporting and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and General Services Administration (GSA) guidelines.
• Above average oral and written communication skills with a strong customer service acumen.
• Ability to set priorities quickly under pressure and quickly assess situations, customer needs and implement solutions.
• Due to our government contract requirements, the applicant must not be a foreign national.

Bechtel offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well‑designed 401(k) plan with matching and profit‑sharing components.

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, or 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 (contact email).