Payroll Lead Accountant
Company: Bechtel Corporation
Requisition ID: 290097
Relocation Authorized: None
Telework Type: Part‐Time Telework
Work Location: Brisbane, QLD
Project Overview
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.
Job Summary
The Payroll Lead Accountant involves routinely working with the local project, corporate accounting, HR/Expat and Global Payroll teams to ensure the accurate payroll accounting/reporting for the Australian bi‐weekly non‐manual and craft weekly payrolls. In addition, the role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the payroll numbers reported locally, including high level analytical analysis of this information.
Major Responsibilities
Assists with local payroll activities and employer payroll compliance responsibilities.
Assists with process and systems improvement projects.
Assists with payroll obligation reviews and tax audits / inspections.
Performs non routine/complex process and employer compliance tasks.
Assists in local payroll setups and provides support for local payroll implementations.
Prepares payroll accounting journal entries and workpapers into entity ledgers.
Provides oversight to accountants in preparation of timekeeping checks and reports, and other reports as required.
Assists Payroll Accounting Supervisor with the preparation of month‐end reporting and payroll accounting activities including general ledger, and employer compliance filings.
Prepares routine payroll reports (i.e. monthly payroll/wage reporting for local statutory authorities) and supports (e.g. working papers, schedules, and summaries) according to local regulatory requirements.
Compiles data to support responses and requests for information from auditors (internal/external) requests with information on approval by Country Controller/Regional Controller.
Liaises with Service Centre payroll processors to respond to queries or highlight erroneous transactions.
Monitors the status of employee compliance related matters.
Initiates and completes corrective action to ensure that outstanding items in account reconciliations are cleared properly.
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 and Skills
Career‐level development position within field.
Developing professional expertise and applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of data requires a review of a variety of factors.
Exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Builds productive and collaborative internal/external working relationships.
Moderate supervision with some latitude for judgement.
Limited problem‐solving responsibility while working under‐defined guidelines.
May assist less‐experienced team members.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Seniority Level
Mid‐Senior level
Employment Type
Full‐time
Job Function
Human Resources
Industries
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