Accounting Specialist
Responsible for designing, implementing, and quality assurance of financial control programs to meet requirements of internal/external audits and Sarbanes Oxley reporting requirements. Coordinate and manage the asset interface with internal and external audit teams for the control environment, as well as manage financial statement audits and customer audits. Also responsible for payroll and cash accounting activities including, but not limited to assisting with the month end close, maintaining the payroll accounts and providing support to the cash accountant. Plan and complete audits as required for key suppliers and processes. Maintain payroll accounts in the general ledger, including reconciliations to actuarial statements in both International Accounting Standards and USGAAP, complete analysis on payroll related entries for accuracy, and provide support to the cash accountant as required.
Reports to: Supt. Risk and Compliance
Requirements:
Requires: Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field. Ability to plan and conduct fit-for-purpose audits, taking into account risk and materiality. Familiarity with control environments in large businesses. Strong computer skills and a demonstrable knowledge of ERP accounting system. Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to effectively interact with vendors, customers, regulators and the public, as well as the ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented, rapidly changing environment.
Preferred: CPA certification, SAP experience, and experience in a Big 4 firm.
Applications close February 27, 2012.
BHP Billiton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As permitted by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, Section 703, qualified individuals who are American Indian and who live on or near the Navajo and Ute Mountain Ute Reservations will be afforded preferential treatment in hiring for this position.
Company Description:
BHP Billiton is the largest global mining company in the world. BHP Billiton New Mexico Coal plays a significant role in meeting the energy needs of the southwest. Our mines produce more than 15 million tons of coal per year to supply fuel to two coal-fired power plants in San Juan County. We operate one underground mine and one surface coal mine in northwest New Mexico.
