Subcontract Audit Analyst

Company: BECHTEL
Location: Richland
Posted on: March 11, 2020

Job Description:

• Requisition ID: 227440
• Position Title: Subcontract Audit Analyst
• Project: WTP
• Location: Richland, WA
• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Other Requirements: Pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical
  Bechtel is designing, construction and commissioning the world's largest radioactive waste treatment plant for the U.S. Department of Energy at the Hanford Site in southeastern Washington state. The Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant will use vitrification technology to process and solidify 56 million gallons (210 million liters) of radioactive and chemical waste stored at the Hanford site, which is a byproduct of plutonium production during World War II and the Cold War era.
  
  The project is the largest undertaking of its kind and one of DOE's most technically challenging cleanup projects. Its construction spans 65 acres (26 hectares) with four major nuclear facilities - Pretreatment, Low-Activity Waste Vitrification, High-Level Waste Vitrification and Analytical Laboratory - as well as operations and maintenance buildings, utilities, other support facilities.
  
  Positions located at the Construction site (22 miles north of Richland) are on a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. Richland, WA in town offices are on a 9-80's schedule, M-F 7:00 am to 4:30 pm with alternating Fridays off. Extended hours as needed.
  
  Role Overview:
  
  Assists in daily activities of the WTP Subcontractor Audit Program, including the oversight of assigned subcontractor cost audits performed by third-party audit firms.
  
  Principal Responsibilities:
  
• Assist with coordination of routine cost audits of subcontractors which have flexibly priced components. Coordinates the audit activities within established time frames as assigned.
• Assist with overseeing technical direction of third-party audit firms performing audits on behalf of the project.
• Assist with review of incurred cost submissions to ensure compliance with FAR Part 52.216-7 (d) Allowable Cost and Payment .
• Review or prepare subcontractor invoice logs by subcontract and cost category.
• Assist with development, execution, and adjusting, as necessary, the annual audit plan.
• Assist with update to position specific policies, procedures and desk guides.
• Completes the assigned subcontractor audit task by:
  • Preparing the Statement of Work and Technical Requirements for cost audits performed by third-party audit firms, including obtaining and assembling attachments.
  • Attending kick-off meetings and other audit related meetings.
  • Tracking communications and correspondences with subcontractors and third-party audit firms performing the audits.
  • Review of deliverables (audit plan, audit reports, audit workpapers) to ensure audit was performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and compliant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Department of Energy Acquisitions Regulations (DEAR) and subcontract terms and conditions.
  • Communicating the results of the audit to internal and external stakeholders.
    
    Basic Qualifications:
    
    • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Project Management or similar field from an accredited university and 1 year of progressive applicable experience.
    • In lieu of degree, high school diploma or equivalent and 7 years of progressive applicable experience.
    • Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment
      and education.
      
      • Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.
      • Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the U.S. without sponsorship.
        
        Minimum Qualifications:
        
        • Proficiency in several audit disciplines such as Accounting, Procurement, etc. gained through a combination of professional work experience and/or education in auditing or related fields.
        • Practical understanding, gained through professional work experience, of the administrative control systems used by the various companies.
        • Demonstrated working knowledge of contract types, terms and legal requirements
        • Demonstrated working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition System, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Supplements, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Government Audit Standards (GAGAS).
        • Basic knowledge of Governmental Contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements for applicability to subcontractor cost audits.
        • Demonstrated proficiency in the audit, analysis and the application of FAR and other regulations and how these regulations are enforced by sponsoring clients and their audit or oversight agencies.
        • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in written and oral communications.
        • Demonstrated analytical skills.
          
          Preferred Qualifications:
          
          • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or similar certification.
            Shaping tomorrow together!
            
            Bechtel is among the most respected engineering, project management, and construction companies in the world. We stand apart for our ability to get the job done right-no matter how big, how complex, or how remote. Bechtel operates through four global business units that specialize in infrastructure; mining and metals; nuclear, security and environmental; and oil, gas, and chemicals. Since its founding in 1898, Bechtel has worked on more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents. Today, our 53,000 colleagues team with customers, partners, and suppliers on diverse projects in nearly 40 countries.
            
            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, national origin, or protected
            veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
            
            
            
            

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