Experienced Accountant

Location: Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Job Title: Experienced Accountant

Status: Full-time Professional

Annual Salary Range: $68,300 - $146,500

*Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary

As an Experienced Accountant at BPMI, you will work under limited supervision and perform moderately complex critical business functions to execute the BPMI mission in areas including, but not limited to general ledger maintenance, fixed asset administration, timekeeping administration, billing administration, accounts receivable, rate maintenance, benefits accounting and corporate financial reporting.

Essential Duties:

• Perform all aspects of Accounting with limited oversight.
• Perform routine to moderately complex critical business functions to support company operations in areas including but not limited to: timekeeping administration, billing administration, fixed asset administration, rate maintenance, general ledger maintenance, benefits accounting.
• Maintain ledgers, reconcile accounts, prepare statements and reports, and analyze information and data with limited oversight.
• Respond to routine to moderately complex inquiries from internal and external (Bechtel, Audit Agencies, Government Customer) stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of federal and state regulations that impact BPMI and update policies and procedures as needed to reflect changing requirements.
• Ensure accounting practices under purview are executed according to disclosure accounting practices.
• Support internal and external audits by various agencies including Defense Contractors Auditing Agency (DCAA) with limited oversight.
• Participate in or lead department or company-wide initiatives for process improvements, operational effectiveness, and system upgrades.
• Propose long-or short-term business objectives to be included in future business plans as related to accounting operations.
• The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position.

What You Can Expect:

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs. 

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management, or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience
• Twelve (12) or more years of completed education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years of experience requirements.
• Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working in corporate accounting, government accounting, public accounting, or internal audit.
• Familiarity with US Government regulations including FAR and DFARS or previous work experience with government contracts.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment by multi tasking while still providing significant attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.

Why BPMI?

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a prime contractor for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). BPMI is involved in the design, purchase, quality control, and delivery of major propulsion plant components for installation in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and prototype plants for the U.S. Navy.  Teamwork, cooperation, and the pursuit of excellence have been the driving forces behind the growth and success of BPMI.  For more information, visit www.bpmionline.com. 

BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.