Principal Accounting Administrator

Company Overview

CB&I is the world's leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 130-year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview

The Principal Accounting Administrator will be a key member of the Accounting/Finance team, assisting with daily deliverables, account analysis, forecasting, and reporting. This team member will plan, prioritize, and manage workload in an environment with competing priorities. With CB&I face-paced growth, the ability to understand and grasp the needs of the company will be important to this team member’s success. The Principal Accountant Admin reports to the Accounting Manager and routinely interacts with Accounting/Finance.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day financial transactions related to accounts receivable, cash applications, and daily cash management in compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies in accounts receivable by understanding billing and retention policies, credit memos, short payments, and miscellaneous payment applications.
• Prepare and post Journal Entries.
• Support month-end close process and financial reporting deliverables.
• Prepare weekly cash forecast reports.
• Preparation and analysis of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with Audit request.
• Support Sr. Accounting Manager in completion of various financial analysis and forecasting.
• Backup to Accounting team for Month End Deliverables, Payroll, Job Cost, etc.
• Provide support to functional groups including Project Controls, Project Managers, Supply Chain, and others.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, GAAP and company Policies.
• Performs additional duties as requested.
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with 3+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures, including but not limited to A/R, A/P, General Accounting practices, Payroll, and Month End close reporting process.
• Experience with JD Edward, Hyperion, and Essbase is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software is desired.
• Ability to meet work requirements within established timelines.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Self-motivated.
  
  

Skills and Behaviors

• Business presence and polish
• Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
• Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
• Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
• Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
• A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
• Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
• Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment