Administrative Assistant-Accounting

Administrative Assistant-Accounting

Location: Remote, Remote, US

Company: Bureau Veritas

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.

This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

City:USA Remote

State: USA Remote

OVERVIEW:

• This position will be responsible for providing support to project accountants by reviewing and approving business expense reports for employees according to established policies. This position will also be responsible for various administrative tasks related to assigned programs.

WE are looking for YOU if you embody our team’s core values

1. Trusted – We are here to Create Trust.

1. Responsible We Leave Our Mark Responsibly.

1. Open & Inclusive We believe in the Strength of Diversity

1. Ambitious & Humble We demonstrate Ambition with Humility

WE are looking for YOU if you are accountable and a team player. We believe in

• Commitment to meeting and exceeding our client’s and vendor’s needs, the first time, every time
• Embracing opportunities for learning. This includes openly owning, discussing and learning from mistakes as well as suggesting and implementing processes to ensure quality results going forward.
• Developing, implementing and maintain processes, procedures and internal controls that mitigate risk
• Enhancing the accuracy of financial results while complying with accounting principles
• Supporting the financial and strategic objectives of the department and organization

YOU are looking for US if

you are looking for an opportunity to grow and become an integral part of an innovative team that emphasizes respect, honesty, fun and accountability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned in conformance with state and federal regulations.

• Provides support to expense report team by reviewing and approving business expense reports for employees according to established company travel policy.
• Facilitates communication between employees, Accounting, HR and managers to resolve any discrepancies or errors with submitted employee expenses.
• Communicates with employees who have submitted expenses outside the prescribed rules and refers them to the travel policy guidelines and allowances.
• Provides administrative support for the Project Accountants on assigned programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work productively in a remote environment
• Excellent communication; both written and verbal
• Ability to independently prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Time management skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage specialized internal projects in Accounting/Finance
• Some travel to domestic offices may be required
• Experience with Deltek Vision is a plus, but not required
• Experience with governmental expenses is a plus, but not required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job does not have specific supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and/or Experience: 2- or 4-year degree with concentration in accounting is preferred. Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of a college degree. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a plus.
• Other Qualificationsgood verbal and written communications skills; good analytical skills and detail-oriented; ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; strong time management skills and ability to adhere to deadlines while maintaining accuracy; willing to challenge and ask questions; driven to achieve; ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO/AAE:BAPM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/V/D are encouraged to apply. BAPM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities, disabled Veterans, or Veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply. BAPM values the service Veterans have given to our country and we strongly support the hiring of returning Service Members. BAPM is a federal contractor and requests priority referrals of protected Veterans. Questions: Ask for Recruiting, 800-733-0660.

If you are an individual with a disability and you would like us to assist you with searching the Careers Page site for employment opportunities and/or assistance with completing your profile and application, please contact us at 1-888-357-7020 or email us with your request to NorthAmericaTA@bureauveritas.com.

We are happy to assist you and encourage you to consider Bureau Veritas for your next great career opportunity!