Accounts Payable Specialist (1860) Temporary

Aramco Americas Company•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs professional accounting functions in either accounting staff or operating unit applications. In staff applications, functions are typically to conduct studies, analyze financial data, monitor costs and cost control procedures and provide accounting staff support to Controller's Division or to assigned proponent department personnel such as project management. In operating applications, functions are typically to accumulate and prepare CCSD input data, prepare schedules, reports and payrolls, make related accounting entries, initiate payments, and maintain records and controls. Responsible, under the general direction of Accounting Staff Analysts or Financial Analysts, for assignments that are typically of limited scope with the parameters reasonably well defined and the approach/methods established by previous similar studies and efforts. Incumbent is expected to function relatively independently in performing assignments. Supervision is normally limited to discussion of initial job assignments, consultation on unusual situations, periodic progress reports and review of completed work. In operating unit applications, duties are normally defined and structured by policy and procedures with supervision from Unit Head. Volume, diversity, and accuracy standards of work, however, require that incumbent be and remain thoroughly familiar with all procedures, instructions and precedents applicable to the assigned unit. Supervisor is normally available for consultation and guidance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Economics and one (1) year diversified accounting experience.
High school diploma with demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks (typically gained from ten (10) years of diversified accounting experience relative to the specific area of assignment), including two (2) years work experience as a group leader or supervisor.
Work experience reflecting progressively greater responsibilities.
Ability to communicate and comprehend English accurately, clearly and concisely at a level required to perform the job.
Good work habits, a strong work ethic, and ability to adhere to company work hours, policies, and standard business etiquette.
Knowledge of ADP Payroll Workforce Now.
Strong understanding of state and federal laws, accounting principles.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
Flexibility with scheduling time off based on the demands of the department in regards to Holidays and quarter/year end processing.

Responsibilities

Processing the organization's payroll by calculating employee wages, processing payroll taxes, and distributing paychecks.
Keeping track of multiple deadlines and ensuring that all payroll-related tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Maintaining payroll records, preparing payroll reports, and reconciling any discrepancies or errors.
Assisting in implementing approved accounting procedure changes with operating units and CCSD as required, including revision of related user manuals and forms and training assistance.
Computing, compiling, and processing accounting data; examining, reconciling, and monitoring disbursements and associated accounting entries and support documents to assure compliance with established procedure.
Preparing data, calculations, statements, reports and computer input as required by specific job assignment.
Conducting special studies of limited scope.
Developing new or revised accounting procedures, testing validity, presenting findings, and recommending approval.
Investigating the significance of changes in account balances, overhead rates, construction costs, and unit costs; identifying contributing factors and summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Maintaining and controlling documents, ledgers, records and manuals as assigned.
Assisting in review system change proposals developed in other departments to determine their impact on the Controller's Division systems, procedures and operations.
Advising supervisor and/or appropriate operating personnel of problems or unusual situations and providing recommendations for corrective action.
Performing other duties as assigned.